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Mahavir Jayanti
Next observed on Monday, 19 April 2027.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2027?
Monday, 19 April 2027
Counting down to Mahavir Jayanti
What Mahavir Jayanti marks
Mahavira Janma Kalyanaka is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth and last Tīrthaṅkara of present Avasarpiṇī. On the Gregorian calendar, the festivity occurs either in March or April.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Day celebrating the birth of Mahavira, 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, available under CC BY-SA.
Mahavir Jayanti dates: 2027–2030
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday | India 2027 | |
| 2028 | Friday | India 2028 | |
| 2029 | Thursday | India 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | India 2030 |
Frequently asked
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2027?
Mahavir Jayanti falls on Monday, 19 April 2027 in India.
What day of the week is Mahavir Jayanti 2027?
Mahavir Jayanti 2027 falls on a Monday, 19 April 2027.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2028?
Mahavir Jayanti falls on Friday, 7 April 2028.
Where is Mahavir Jayanti observed?
Observed nationally in India.
What does Mahavir Jayanti celebrate?
Day celebrating the birth of Mahavira, 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. Mahavira Janma Kalyanaka is one of the most important religious festivals in Jainism. It celebrates the birth of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth and last Tīrthaṅkara of present Avasarpiṇī. On the Gregorian calendar, the festivity occurs either in March or April.