Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanti 2027 is observed on Monday, 19 April 2027 — it follows trayodashi of shukla paksha, chaitra.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 19 April 2027.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Mahavira — the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who was born around 599 BCE. Jains observe the day with processions, charity, and reaffirming the principles of ahimsa (non-violence) and truth.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 21 April 2024 (past)
- 2025 10 April 2025 (past)
- 2026 31 March 2026 (past)
- 2027 19 April 2027
- 2028 7 April 2028
- 2029 26 April 2029
- 2030 16 April 2030
- 2031 5 April 2031
- 2032 23 April 2032
- 2033 12 April 2033
- 2034 1 April 2034
- 2035 20 April 2035
- 2036 8 April 2036
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Frequently asked questions
When is Mahavir Jayanti 2027?
Mahavir Jayanti 2027 is observed on Monday, 19 April 2027. The festival follows trayodashi of shukla paksha, chaitra.
What is Mahavir Jayanti?
Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Mahavira — the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who was born around 599 BCE. Jains observe the day with processions, charity, and reaffirming the principles of ahimsa (non-violence) and truth.
Why does the date of Mahavir Jayanti change every year?
Mahavir Jayanti is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on trayodashi of shukla paksha, chaitra. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.