Jain Panchang 2026
Today is Vira Nirvana Samvat 2552. Diwali (Mahavir Nirvan Kalyanak) is next, on 8 November 2026. Dates of Jain festivals, kalyanaks and parvas, and the parva tithis on which Jains fast, calculated for your city by the tithi at sunrise.
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The next Jain festivals and parvas, with the days they are kept in Ujjain.
| Observance | Date | Tithi | Tradition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jain ChaturmasNowFour months of the rainy season when monks and nuns stay in one place | 28 July to 23 November 2026119 daysAshadha Shukla Chaturdashi | Ashadha Shukla Chaturdashi | Shwetambar and Digambar |
| Diwali (Mahavir Nirvan Kalyanak)Bhagwan Mahavir attains Nirvana at Pavapuri | 8 November 2026SundayAshwina Krishna Amavasya | Ashwina Krishna Amavasya | Shwetambar and Digambar |
| Jain New Year (Gautam Swami Kevalgyan)Vira Nirvana Samvat begins; Gautam Swami attains Kevalgyan | 10 November 2026TuesdayKartika Shukla Pratipada | Kartika Shukla Pratipada | Shwetambar and Digambar |
| Gyan PanchamiWorship of knowledge and the Jain Agams (Saubhagya Panchami) | 14 November 2026SaturdayKartika Shukla Panchami | Kartika Shukla Panchami | Shwetambar |
| Kartika AshtahnikaEight-day Nandishwar Dweep worship in Kartika | 16 to 24 November 20269 daysKartika Shukla Saptami | Kartika Shukla Saptami | Shwetambar and Digambar |
| Kartika Chaumasi ChaudasChaumasi Pratikraman; Chaturmas ends | 23 November 2026MondayKartika Shukla Chaturdashi | Kartika Shukla Chaturdashi | Shwetambar |
Parva tithis in November 2026
Beej, Pancham, Atham, Agiyaras and Chaudas of each fortnight, with Punam and Amas, are the parva tithis. Many Jains fast, keep Ayambil or Ekasana, and leave green vegetables off the plate on these days.
| Date | Parva tithi | Lunar month |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2 NovToday | Atham (Krishna Ashtami)Ashwina | Ashwina |
| Thu, 5 Nov | Agiyaras (Krishna Ekadashi)Ashwina | Ashwina |
| Sun, 8 Nov | Chaudas (Krishna Chaturdashi)Ashwina | Ashwina |
| Mon, 9 Nov | Amas (Amavasya)Ashwina | Ashwina |
| Wed, 11 Nov | Beej (Shukla Dwitiya)Kartika | Kartika |
| Sat, 14 Nov | Pancham (Shukla Panchami)Kartika | Kartika |
| Tue, 17 Nov | Atham (Shukla Ashtami)Kartika | Kartika |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Agiyaras (Shukla Ekadashi)Kartika | Kartika |
| Mon, 23 Nov | Chaudas (Shukla Chaturdashi)Kartika | Kartika |
| Tue, 24 Nov | Punam (Purnima)Kartika | Kartika |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Beej (Krishna Dwitiya)Kartika | Kartika |
| Sat, 28 Nov | Pancham (Krishna Panchami)Kartika | Kartika |
Vira Nirvana Samvat
The Jain era, Vira Nirvana Samvat (VNS), counts years from Bhagwan Mahavir's Nirvana at Pavapuri on Diwali of 527 BCE. Its year changes on the Jain New Year, Kartika Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali.
Gujarati Jain panchangs name months the Amanta way (a month ends on Amavasya), so Paryushan falls in Shravan and Bhadarvo. North Indian panchangs name months the Purnimanta way, so the Krishna half of a month carries the next month's name. The tithis are the same either way.
Learn and practise
- Jain fasting: Navkarsi to UpvasThe kinds of tap, Pachchakkhaan and Chovihar
- Pachchakkhaan todayNavkarsi, Porsi and Chovihar times for your city
- Jain calendarMonth view with tithis and festivals
- Rohini VratMonthly vrat for Bhagwan Vasupujya
- The 24 TirthankarasSymbols, birthplaces and Nirvana sites
- Navkar MantraText, transliteration and meaning
Frequently asked questions
What is the Jain Panchang?
The Jain Panchang is the lunar calendar Jains use to fix festivals, kalyanaks, fasts and Pratikraman days. Days are counted by the tithi at sunrise, and years by Vira Nirvana Samvat.
What are the parva tithis?
The parva tithis are Beej, Pancham, Atham, Agiyaras and Chaudas of each fortnight, plus Punam and Amas: twelve days a month. Many Jains keep Ayambil, Ekasana or Upvas on them and avoid green vegetables.
Why can a Jain festival differ by a day between cities?
A tithi starts and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunrise does not. The day whose sunrise falls in the tithi can differ between India and North America. Paryushan and Samvatsari are the exception: sanghs worldwide keep India's date.
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Jain festival and parva tithi dates are calculated by the Vedic Tithi engine from the tithi at sunrise (udaya tithi) at your location; Paryushan and Samvatsari keep India's date. Our automated tests compare these dates with a leading published panchang for New Delhi, New York and Vancouver. Gachchhas and sanghs sometimes differ by a day, so follow your own sangh's announcement where it differs. If you spot an error, tell us and we will correct it.
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Last updated: October 2026