Festival
Mahavir Jayanti 2026
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
- Tithi
- Shukla Trayodashi
- Tithi begins
- 30 Mar 07:11
- Tithi ends
- 31 Mar 06:57
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Mahavir, the 24th Jain Tirthankara, on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi.
Mahavir Jayanti 2026 in major cities
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 31 Mar Tue |
| Mumbai | 31 Mar Tue |
| Ahmedabad | 31 Mar Tue |
| Kolkata | 31 Mar Tue |
| Chennai | 31 Mar Tue |
| Bengaluru | 31 Mar Tue |
| Hyderabad | 31 Mar Tue |
| Pune | 31 Mar Tue |
| Jaipur | 31 Mar Tue |
| Lucknow | 31 Mar Tue |
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Open the calendarFrequently asked questions
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2026?
Mahavir Jayanti is on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
When does the tithi for Mahavir Jayanti 2026 begin and end?
Shukla Trayodashi begins on 30 Mar 07:11 and ends on 31 Mar 06:57 (New Delhi).