Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. He was the spiritual successor of 23rd Tirthankara Parshvanatha. Mahavira was born in the early part of the 6th century BCE into a royal Jain family in Bihar, India. His mother’s name was Trishala and father’s name was Siddhartha.

Born: Vaishali, Ambaratej Singh
Died: Pavapuri
Other names: Vira, Ativira, Vardhamana, Sanmati, Nayaputta, Kashyapa,Kevala
Parents: Siddhartharaja (father); Trishala (mother)
Symbol: Lion
Tree: Shala
Children: Priyadarshana