Puducherry, March 31 -- The special prayers were performed at the Jain temple on Bharathi Street in Puducherry on the occasion of Mahavira Jayanti on Tueday. It witnessed the participation of more than 500 Jain community members for the chariot procession.

Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. It is one the most significant festival for the Jain community, celebrating his teachings of non-violence (Ahimsa), compassion, and truth.

As a part of this, a chariot procession was also held with the statue of Mahavira which saw the participation of more than 500 people from the Jain community living in Puducherry.

The procession was started from Bharathi Street and was passed through the main streets of Puducherry. ...