Mahavira

Summary

Mahavira is a Tirthankara^[1]. Born in Vaishali^[2], Mahavira… Mahavira was born on -0599-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3]. Mahavira passed away in Pawapuri^[4]. Mahavira died on -0527-00-00T00:00:00Z^[5]. Mahavira worked as a philosopher^[6], monk^[7], guru^[8], and religious leader^[9]. Mahavira ranks in the top 5% of tirthankara entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,317 views/month).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Vaishali^[2], Mahavira…
• Mahavira died in Pawapuri^[4].
• Mahavira was born on -0599-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Mahavira was born on -0540-00-00T00:00:00Z^[11].
• Mahavira died on -0527-00-00T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Mahavira died on -0468-00-00T00:00:00Z^[12].
• Mahavira's father was Siddhartha^[13].
• Mahavira's mother was Trishala^[14].
• Mahavira held citizenship in Videha^[15].
• Mahavira worked as a philosopher^[6].
• Mahavira worked as a monk^[7].
• Mahavira worked as a guru^[8].
• Mahavira's professions included religious leader^[9].
• Mahavira held the position of Tirthankara^[16].
• A notable student of Mahavira was Indrabhuti Gautama^[17].
• A notable student of Mahavira was Sudharma Swami^[18].
• A notable student of Mahavira was Bimbisara^[19].
• Mahavira was a member of samana^[20].
• Mahavira's religion is recorded as Jainism^[21].
• Mahavira's image is recorded as Mahavir.jpg^[22].
• Mahavira is recorded as male^[23].
• Mahavira's instance of is recorded as Tirthankara^[24].
• Mahavira's instance of is recorded as human whose existence is disputed^[25].
• Mahavira's audio is recorded as महावीरः.wav^[26].
• Mahavira's family is recorded as Solar dynasty^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mahavira was born in Vaishali^[2]. Recorded date of birth include -0599-00-00T00:00:00Z^[3] and -0540-00-00T00:00:00Z^[11]. Mahavira's father was Siddhartha^[13]. Mahavira's mother was Trishala^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], monk^[7], guru^[8], and religious leader^[9]. Mahavira held the position of Tirthankara^[16]. Notable students include Indrabhuti Gautama^[17], a Ganadhara^[28]; Sudharma Swami^[18], a Ganadhara^[29], -0607–-0507^[30]; and Bimbisara^[19], a ruler^[31], -0558–-0491^[32].

Personal Life

Mahavira's religion is recorded as Jainism^[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include -0527-00-00T00:00:00Z^[5] and -0468-00-00T00:00:00Z^[12]. Mahavira died in Pawapuri^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Mahavira include Bardhaman^[33], a municipality of West Bengal^[34], in India^[35].

Why It Matters

Mahavira ranks in the top 5% of tirthankara entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,317 views/month).^[10] Mahavira has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[36] Mahavira is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

Entities named for Mahavira include Bardhaman^[33], a municipality of West Bengal^[34], in India^[35].

FAQs

Where was Mahavira born?

Born in Vaishali^[2], Mahavira…

Where did Mahavira die?

Mahavira died in Pawapuri^[4].

Who were Mahavira's parents?

Mahavira's father was Siddhartha^[13]. Mahavira's mother was Trishala^[14].

What did Mahavira do for work?

Mahavira worked as philosopher^[6], monk^[7], guru^[8], and religious leader^[9].