Mahavira
The Last Tirthankara
Overview
Mahavira (महावीर) was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, the last Tirthankara of this era. He established the principles of Jainism.
Key Facts
- Religion: Jainism
- Born: 599 BCE in Vaishali
- Attained Kevala: 557 BCE
Legacy
- Founded modern Jain doctrine
- 12 years of intense penance
- disciples called Ganadharas
Source: Jain texts
