According to Jainism, Mahavir Bhagwan (also known as Lord Mahavira) was not a Hindu. He was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, an ancient religion that is distinct from Hinduism. Jainism has its own philosophy, scriptures, rituals, and spiritual lineage, and Mahavir Bhagwan is revered as a central spiritual teacher within the Jain tradition. While Jainism and Hinduism share some cultural and historical contexts in India, they are separate religions with different beliefs and practices.