A mass procession marked the festival of Mahaveer Jayanti which was celebrated across Udaipur today. All big and small groups of Jain community accumulated at one place and joined the colorful procession which included tableaus spreading socio-political messages and noble teachings of Lord Mahaveera.

People from both the sects of Jainism participated in the procession and showed their unity. Several school bands, roller skating group, motorcyclists, decorated tableaus came on cart and mini trucks and an elephant leading the procession made the scene eye catching.

The tableaus spread various awareness messages related to crime, drug addiction, violence, corruption, politics etc.

Women folks from their respective mandals were seen carrying pots on their head as part of the devotion.

Procession started from town hall and after travelling across the city areas, it ended back at the town hall ground.

Welcome Gates were erected at many places by organizations and other religious groups. All key circles were decorated by rangoli and greetings were exchanged through all traditional and digital medium.