Mahavir Jayanti 2020: date and timings
Mahavir Jayanti is on Monday, 6 April, 2020. Shukla Trayodashi runs from 7:24 pm, 5 Apr to 3:51 pm, 6 Apr.
Mahavir Jayanti 2020 muhurat by city
Shukla Trayodashi runs from 7:24 pm, 5 Apr to 3:51 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 agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Mahavir Jayanti 2020 Choghadiya in Mumbai
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:28 am to 8:01 am | Amrit | Good |
| 8:01 am to 9:34 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:34 am to 11:07 am | Shubh | Good |
| 11:07 am to 12:40 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 12:40 pm to 2:14 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:14 pm to 3:47 pm | Char | Weak |
| 3:47 pm to 5:20 pm | Labh | Good |
| 5:20 pm to 6:53 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 6:53 pm to 8:20 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 8:20 pm to 9:47 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:47 pm to 11:13 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:13 pm to 12:40 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 12:40 am to 2:07 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 2:07 am to 3:33 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 3:33 am to 5:00 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 5:00 am to 6:27 am (night) | Char | Weak |
Birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the most important Jain festival. Deity: Bhagwan Mahavir.
Also on Monday, 6 April in Mumbai
- Rahu Kaal8:01 am to 9:34 am
- Sunrise and sunset6:28 am and 6:53 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:14 pm, moonset 5:09 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Trayodashi
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Questions people ask
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2020?
Mahavir Jayanti is on Monday, 6 April, 2020.