Khushi RawatUpdated 30 Mar 2026 05:07 PM IST
In India, several religions, castes, and communities exist, which is the true beauty of our nation. Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh faiths are celebrated with great enthusiasm, and similarly, within the Jain tradition, Mahavir Jayanti is observed on the Trayodashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha during the month of Chaitra. It is believed that the 24th Tirthankara, Swami Mahavir, was born on this very day. This year, there is confusion among the public regarding Mahavir Jayanti, when the festival will be celebrated, and which muhurats (auspicious timings) are considered auspicious for worship. Click here to read in Hindi.
Mahavir Jayanti is not only the birth anniversary of Swami Mahavir, but it is also an auspicious day dedicated to the observance of the five Mahavratas (Great Vows). Five Great Vows (Mahavratas) are mentioned in Janism: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Aparigraha (non-attachment/absence of greed), Brahmacharya (chastity), and Asteya (non-stealing). An individual who learns to observe these five vows gets free from worldly pleasures and sorrows. The teachings of Swami Mahavir promote self-discipline and spiritual liberation from the cycle of birth and death through the right attitude.
Tithi: Trayodashi until 06:55 AM, Chaturdashi
Paksha: Shukla Paksha
Day: Tuesday
Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni until 03:20 PM, Uttara Phalguni
Yoga: Ganda until 03:41 PM, Vriddhi
Karana: Taitila until 06:55 AM, Gara until 06:57 PM, Vanija
Abhijit Muhurat: 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM
Brahma Muhurat: 04:40 AM to 05:26 AM
Godhuli Muhurat: 06:37 PM to 07:00 PM
Rahukal: 03:31 PM to 05:05 PM
Sunrise: 06:12 AM
Sunset: 06:38 PM
Moonrise: 05:13 PM
Moonset: 05:28 AM (April 01)
Moon Sign: Leo until 09:32 PM, Virgo
Sun Sign: Pisces
Rahukal: 03:31 PM to 05:05 PM
Yamaganda: 09:19 AM to 10:52 AM
Gulika Kala: 12:25 PM to 01:58 PM
Durmuhurat: 08:41 AM to 09:31 AM; 11:15 PM to 12:01 AM (April 01)
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