In Bihar, Mahavir Jayanti is being celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety. The main function has been organized at Kundalpur, the birthplace of Lord Mahavir in Nalanda district of the state.<br />''<br />''Pilgrims across the country and the globe are celebrating the birth anniversary of  Lord Mahavir at Kundalpur. This religious place is situated 3 KM from Nalanda.<br />''<br />''Jain devotees took part in Shobha yatra procession this morning. A special puja is being observed at Digambar Jain temple in which a large number of devotees are participating. Dugdabhishek of the statue of Bhagwan Mahavir was also performed amid chanting of mantras.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">On this occasion, Digambar temple has been decorated nicely. Birth anniversary of Mahavir is also being celebrated at Pawapuri. Two days Kundalpur Mahotsav has also been organized to commemorate a birthday celebration.</span><br />