How long did Mahavira practice intense asceticism before attaining kevala?
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JainismStatue of the Jain Tirthankara (saviour) Mahavira.
According to the traditions of Jainism, Mahavira practiced extreme asceticism for 12 years before attaining kevala, the highest stage of perception and omniscience.1
