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Hello @Phoenix1
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lets-celebrate #mahavir jayanti
Mahaveer Jayanti is one of the most significant festivals for the Jain community, celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism.
Born in 599 BCE in present-day Bihar, Lord Mahavira dedicated his life to spreading the message of non-violence (Ahimsa), truth, non-possessiveness, and compassion toward all living beings. Mahaveer Jayanti usually falls in March or April and is marked by processions, temple visits, and acts of charity.
Jains are followers of Jainism, an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes a path of non-violence and spiritual liberation through ethical living, meditation, and renunciation.
Jainism advocates for the respect of all life forms and is known for its strict vegetarianism and environmental consciousness.
The Jain community is widely respected for its deep commitment to non-violence, philanthropy, and education.
Despite being a small religious group in terms of population, Jains have made notable contributions to business, social reform, and cultural preservation in India and abroad.
Their temples and architectural marvels, and are revered for their intricate craftsmanship and spiritual ambiance.
Mahaveer Jayanti serves as a reminder of the timeless values Lord Mahavira taught, which continue to inspire millions today.
Hello @ronakmehta
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Thank you for the write-up about Mahavir Jayanti.
If you visited a temple on this occasion, please write about it in a new post, mentioning how you reached there, parking facilities, shoe rack, timings, accessibility for the disabled like wheelchair facility, etc, and any nearby places to eat or stay overnight if required, and all such useful information for other local guides. That is what the Connect forum is primarily meant for.
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Dear @syed.anwar, @mozu, @Tommygaming27, @19803, @tariq85, @Keukenhof, @Klarin, @samah77, @Andy0305, @Kiima, @Mostafa3434, @chiara_one, @mgroening1337, @soylabebalugo, @Durley_panama, @Eduardovieira, @yongragi, @ronakmehta, @Phoenix1, a warm welcome to Local Guides Connect! 
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Since January 2025, we have been celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Local Guides Program and the 20th anniversary of Google Maps. You have joined Connect at a significant milestone!
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Keep exploring, keep sharing, and keep guiding! 
Thanks for the welcome Krishna!
Looking forward to meeting more guides! 
Hey @K.K.Sharma Thank you for welcoming.
I’m from Udaipur, Rajasthan.
And I recently created an account on Local Guides Connect.
I’m glad to be interacting with such amazing people there.
Mostly I am local guide for Myanmar & India. I like to take photo and add new place for others. Nice to meet you all.
লোকাল গাইড কানেক্টে আপনাকে স্বাগতম @KoZaw_Lin
আশা করি কানেক্ট ফোরাম থেকে আপনি ম্যাপিং ও গাইডিরের ব্যাপারে আরো বিস্তারিত জানতে পারবেন।
1.Zaw Lin Myanmar.
2.From Myanmar.
3. I love about convenience to other.
4. My favourite things to explore is Buddha place.
5. Adding new place and road.
Trees are Wonderful creation of God.
Hello @Jaivenkatraj & welcome to Local Guides Connect.
I want to inform you that I’m merging your post to our monthly feature Introduce Yourself — April 2025 , where you can meet local guides from around the world.
Moreover, Here you can follow the five prompts below and share your introduction In this thread including your photo (in landscape mode).
1.Name:
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4.My favorite thing to explore:
5.Fun Fact about me:
A landscape photo of you with a brief description we can use to write a caption.
I also wanted to recommend to you, check Read first! Connect community guidelines for more information on Connect redesign FAQ: Your questions answered!,
& You can also Visit Community guidelines page for in-depth resources on the Connect features.
and many more 
Thank you
I am new to google maps local guies
Incredible that you have visited all those places and took all those photos! …
Thank you so much man
Can you follow me
Hi,
I show you something interesting, there is “your” pictures added to Google Maps:
and original pictures:
from this site: Cherry Blossom Magic: The Best Season to Travel to Japan | Travel Journal by Designer Journeys
“Your” picture added to Google Maps:
and original pictures:
from this site: 12 Interesting Christ the Redeemer Facts for Kids (2025 Updated)
You shouldn’t be proud of stealing someone else’s images and proudly adding them as your own.
Please remove all images from others and leave the local guides program if you are breaking the basic rules.
Hey dear user
This is a serious issue as i also dont know that theae photos are copied
The thing is that my brother live abroad and i have asked him to send me some astonishing photos for some really popular places
I very well knew that he will send me some photos that he clicked
But it is very disappointing that he stole out that all photos from google only
I will try to remove the photos and thanks for your information
By the way thanks for reading these posts
Hello @Piyushdeora122
I see you have been given good advise by some of our fellow local guides. Please kindly clean up your profile. Moreover you shouldn’t add photos of any place to Google maps if you haven’t personally visited the place.
Thank you @new.user
That said,please be informed that I am merging your post into our April introduction thread seeing it’s your first post.
Mind you,feel free to also introduce yourself using the 5 main prompts.
Name:
Location:
What I love about being a Local Guide:
My favorite thing to explore:
Funfact about me:
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May I also extend A Welcome to connect hand to you!!!. The Welcome hand post contains information necessary to all local guides. Please go through in acceptance of the welcome hand.
Happy guiding
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