Mahavir Jayanti 2026: date and timings
Mahavir Jayanti is on Tuesday, 31 March, 2026. Shukla Trayodashi runs from 7:11 am, 30 Mar to 6:59 am, 31 Mar.
Birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the most important Jain festival. Deity: Bhagwan Mahavir.
Mahavir Jayanti 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Trayodashi runs from 7:11 am, 30 Mar to 6:59 am, 31 Mar (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:11 am | 6:36 pm |
| Hyderabad | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:11 am | 6:29 pm |
| Delhi | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:12 am | 6:38 pm |
| Mumbai | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:33 am | 6:52 pm |
| Chennai | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:05 am | 6:20 pm |
| Bengaluru | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:16 am | 6:31 pm |
| Kolkata | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 5:30 am | 5:51 pm |
| Vijayawada | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:03 am | 6:20 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 5:52 am | 6:10 pm |
| Pune | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:29 am | 6:48 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:33 am | 6:54 pm |
| Jaipur | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 6:19 am | 6:43 pm |
| Lucknow | 31 Mar | From sunrise, 5:58 am | 6:22 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 Tuesday, 31 March in Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam3:29 pm to 5:03 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:11 am and 6:36 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:08 pm, moonset 5:01 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Trayodashi
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Mahavir Jayanti 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:11 am to 7:44 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:44 am to 9:17 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:17 am to 10:50 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:50 am to 12:23 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:23 pm to 1:56 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:56 pm to 3:29 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:29 pm to 5:03 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 5:03 pm to 6:36 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:36 pm to 8:02 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 8:02 pm to 9:29 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:29 pm to 10:56 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:56 pm to 12:23 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:23 am to 1:49 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:49 am to 3:16 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:16 am to 4:43 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:43 am to 6:10 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2026?
Mahavir Jayanti is on Tuesday, 31 March, 2026.