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Mahavir Jayanti on April 21: Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation bans meat slaughter on Sunday; fish sale allowed
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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This is the first such ban meat that the civic body has implemented since its inception in 2009. The move follows a request made by the Jain community, a notification by the municipal corporation said.
The Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation has declared a ban on meat slaughter on Mahavir Jayanti, which falls on Sunday (April 21). A notification Issued by the solid waste management department, outlined the prohibition on mutton, chicken, beef and pork slaughter with an exception for fish sale.
This is the first such ban on Mahavir Jayanti that the civic body has implemented since its inception in 2009. The move follows a request made by the Jain community, the notification read. According to a Times of India report, meat vendors have stressed that they will face potential revenue losses as Sundays traditionally witness heightened demand for meat.
Mahavir Janma Kalyanak or Mahavir Jayanti, is one of Jainism’s most-cherished festival that commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and final Thirthankara of Jainism.
Lord Mahavir, revered as a teacher who propagated Dharma within Jainism, is believed to have entered the world on the Trayodashi (the 13th day) of the Shukla Paksha (the bright half) of the Hindu month of Chaitra, which traditionally falls in March or early April according to the Gregorian calendar.
Observed with fervour by Jains worldwide, Mahavir Jayanti is characterised by religious processions, prayers, chants, and sermons, serving as a day of celebration and introspection as devotees recommit themselves to the teachings of Lord Mahavir.
Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Date and Time
As Jains mark the 2622nd birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir this year, festivities will commence on April 20 at 10:41 pm and conclude on April 22 at 1:11 pm, according to the Panchang. Udaya, or daybreak, of Mahavir Jayanti will be observed on April 21, 2024.
So far the BMC has not implemented any such ban in Mumbai.
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