Lord Mahavira attained nirvana followed by moksha on Deepavalli or Diwali day in 527 BC. The day falls on the last day of Ashvina month of Jain calendar which usually comes during the months of October or November. It is believed that the eighteen kings of northern India who were followers of Mahavira, decided to light lamps (known as dipa) symbolizing the knowledge of Mahavira. Hence this festival is known as Deepavali or Diwali. Jains are however forbidden to burst crackers. On the morning of Diwali, Nirvana Ladoo is offered after praying to Lord Mahavira in all Jain temples all across the world.
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