Visakhapatnam: Masks, sanitizers given out on Mahavir Jayanti

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Jain community observed and celebrated Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara, here on Monday. The festival is marked with religious processions, spiritual gatherings and other rituals.
This year, the community adhered to government rules and norms of social distancing. While most from the community marked the day by observing fasts at home, Jain organisations served those in need.
The Mahavir International (MI) club distributed sanitizers to police personnel and the vendors in various rythu bazaars on Monday morning.Around 400 bottles of sanitizers were distributed to people working at the frontlines to contain the disease.
The Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), which is involved in community development and social service, marked the day by reaching out to various government departments.
JITO, Visakhapatnam chapter donated 11,000 masks to the police department and 5,000 masks each to GVMC sanitation staff and district administration staff.
JITO Visakhapatnam and Mahavir International have also been distributing 2,000 food packets everyday since the lockdown was announced. The food is prepared at Bothra Charitable Trust.