Mahavir Jayanti 2024: date and timings
Mahavir Jayanti is on Sunday, 21 April, 2024. Shukla Trayodashi runs from 10:42 pm, 20 Apr to 1:12 am, 22 Apr.
Mahavir Jayanti 2024 muhurat by city
Shukla Trayodashi runs from 10:42 pm, 20 Apr to 1:12 am, 22 Apr (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 5:55 am | 6:33 pm |
| Delhi | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 5:49 am | 6:50 pm |
| Mumbai | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 6:16 am | 6:57 pm |
| Chennai | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 5:52 am | 6:22 pm |
| Bengaluru | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 6:03 am | 6:33 pm |
| Kolkata | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 5:11 am | 5:59 pm |
| Vijayawada | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 5:48 am | 6:24 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 5:36 am | 6:15 pm |
| Pune | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 6:13 am | 6:53 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 6:14 am | 7:03 pm |
| Jaipur | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 5:57 am | 6:54 pm |
| Lucknow | 21 Apr | From sunrise, 5:36 am | 6:33 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 2024 Choghadiya in Kolkata
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:11 am to 6:47 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 6:47 am to 8:23 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:23 am to 9:59 am | Labh | Good |
| 9:59 am to 11:35 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:35 am to 1:11 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:11 pm to 2:47 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:47 pm to 4:23 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:23 pm to 5:59 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:59 pm to 7:23 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:23 pm to 8:47 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:47 pm to 10:11 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:11 pm to 11:34 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:34 pm to 12:58 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:58 am to 2:22 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:22 am to 3:46 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:46 am to 5:10 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
Birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the most important Jain festival. Deity: Bhagwan Mahavir.
Also on Sunday, 21 April in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal4:23 pm to 5:59 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:11 am and 5:59 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 3:52 pm, moonset 3:35 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Trayodashi
- NakshatraUttara Phalguni
Questions people ask
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2024?
Mahavir Jayanti is on Sunday, 21 April, 2024.