Mahavir Jayanti 2020: date and timings
Mahavir Jayanti is on Monday, 6 April, 2020. Shukla Trayodashi runs from 7:12 pm, 5 Apr to 3:39 pm, 6 Apr.
Birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the most important Jain festival. Deity: Bhagwan Mahavir.
Mahavir Jayanti 2020 muhurat by city
Shukla Trayodashi runs from 7:12 pm, 5 Apr to 3:39 pm, 6 Apr (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 6:06 am | 6:30 pm |
| Delhi | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 6:05 am | 6:42 pm |
| Mumbai | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 6:28 am | 6:53 pm |
| Chennai | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 6:01 am | 6:20 pm |
| Bengaluru | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 6:12 am | 6:31 pm |
| Kolkata | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 5:24 am | 5:53 pm |
| Vijayawada | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 5:58 am | 6:21 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 5:47 am | 6:11 pm |
| Pune | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 6:24 am | 6:49 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 6:27 am | 6:57 pm |
| Jaipur | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 6:12 am | 6:46 pm |
| Lucknow | 6 Apr | From sunrise, 5:51 am | 6:25 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Monday, 6 April in Hyderabad
- Rahu Kalam7:39 am to 9:12 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:06 am and 6:30 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 4:52 pm, moonset 4:45 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Trayodashi
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Mahavir Jayanti 2020 Choghadiya in Hyderabad
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Mahavir Jayanti from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 6:06 am to 7:39 am | Amrit | Good |
| 7:39 am to 9:12 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:12 am to 10:45 am | Shubh | Good |
| 10:45 am to 12:18 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:18 pm to 1:51 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:51 pm to 3:24 pm | Char | Weak |
| 3:24 pm to 4:57 pm | Labh | Good |
| 4:57 pm to 6:30 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 6:30 pm to 7:57 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 7:57 pm to 9:24 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:24 pm to 10:51 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 10:51 pm to 12:18 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 12:18 am to 1:45 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 1:45 am to 3:12 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 3:12 am to 4:38 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 4:38 am to 6:05 am (night) | Char | Weak |
Questions people ask
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2020?
Mahavir Jayanti is on Monday, 6 April, 2020.