Mahavir Jayanti 2026: Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak, is an important Jain festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and final Tirthankara of Jainism. It is observed on the 13th day of the Chaitra month as per the Hindu calendar, which is why the date varies each year. Looking for the exact date and shubh muhurat? Here’s everything you need to know. (Also read: March 2026 festival calendar: From Eid ul-Fitr, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi to Chaitra Navratri, check all important dates )
Mahavir Jayanti 2026 date and timings
According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious festival of Mahavir Jayanti will be observed this year on Tuesday, March 31. The key timings for the occasion are as follows:
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins – 07:09 AM on March 30, 2026
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends – 06:55 AM on March 31, 2026
Who was Lord Mahavir?
Lord Mahavir, also known as Vardhamana, was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama, near present-day Vaishali. His birth is considered a sacred event and is widely celebrated by followers of Jainism. A highly revered spiritual leader, he established the core principles of Jainism, Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness). He attained Moksha, or liberation, in 527 BCE at the age of 72.