Jain Panchang 1999
The Jain Panchang (Vira Nirvana Samvat). Each day shows its tithi and nakshatra, with the Jain festivals and fasting (upvas) days - Paryushan, Samvatsari, the Rohini Vrats, Ashtahnika and Navpad Oli.
May 1999
Vira Nirvana Samvat 2525
Vikram Samvat 2056 (Nandana)
Vaishakha – Jyeshtha (Adhik)
Timings shown for New Delhi (IST) at sunrise - use the city box at the top to change it. Solar months begin by each tradition's own Sankranti rule (same-day, next-day, sunset or aparahna). Era years and lunar month names follow standard Vedic calculations and may differ slightly from regional almanacs around an Adhik Maas.
Jain Panchang 1999 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Jain Panchang lists 44 dates in 1999, opening with Parshvanath Janma Kalyanak on 12 January and closing with Rohini Vrat on 21 December. Of these, 29 are vrats (fasting observances). November is the fullest month with 9 dates. The year runs through Vira Nirvana Samvat 2524 – 2525. 1999 carries an Adhik Maas (Jyeshtha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual. Mahavir Jayanti fell on 29 March, Paryushan began on 6 September, Samvatsari fell on 13 September and Mahavir Nirvana fell on 7 November.
January 1999 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Tue |
Parshvanath Janma Kalyanak The birth anniversary (Janma Kalyanak) of Bhagwan Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, on Pausha Krishna Dashami - kept with the Uvasaggaharam Stotra jaap and fasting. |
Krishna Dashami |
| 15 Jan | Fri |
Meru Trayodashi The nirvana (moksha) day of the first Tirthankara, Bhagwan Rishabhadeva (Adinatha), venerated with worship of the sacred Mount Meru. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
| 27 Jan | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
February 1999 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Mon | Phalguna Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 23 Feb | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
March 1999 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Mon | Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 2 Mar | Tue | Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 10 Mar | Wed | Varshitapa Arambha Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 23 Mar | Tue | Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 23 Mar | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 29 Mar | Mon |
Mahavir Swami Jayanti The birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi - celebrated with processions, abhishek and charity. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 31 Mar | Wed | Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
April 1999 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Sun |
Varshitapa Parana The breaking (parana) of the year-long Varshi Tap with sugarcane juice on Akshaya Tritiya, as Bhagwan Rishabhadeva broke his fast. |
Shukla Tritiya |
| 19 Apr | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 25 Apr | Sun |
Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan The day Bhagwan Mahavira attained Kevala Jnana - infinite knowledge and omniscience. |
Shukla Dashami |
May 1999 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
June 1999 Jyeshtha (Adhik) – Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 18 Jun | Fri |
Shruta Panchami The Digambara festival venerating the Jain scriptures (Shruta) on Jyeshtha Shukla Panchami - commemorating the day the Shatkhandagama was first written down. |
Shukla Panchami |
July 1999 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
| 19 Jul | Mon | Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 27 Jul | Tue | Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 28 Jul | Wed | Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
August 1999 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Ekadashi |
September 1999 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 6 Sep | Mon |
Paryushana Parvarambha The start of Paryushan - the holiest eight-day festival of the Jains - of fasting, scriptural study, penance and forgiveness. |
Krishna Ekadashi |
| 13 Sep | Mon |
Samvatsari Parva The final and holiest day of Paryushan - of Pratikraman and Michhami Dukkadam, seeking forgiveness from every living being. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
| 15 Sep | Wed |
Das Lakshana Parva Begins The ten-day Digambara festival of the ten supreme virtues (dharma), from Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami to Chaturdashi - the Digambara counterpart of Paryushan. |
Shukla Panchami |
| 24 Sep | Fri | Anant Chaturdashi Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 25 Sep | Sat |
Kshamavani Parva The Digambara day of universal forgiveness, the day after Das Lakshana - Jains seek and grant pardon with the words Uttam Kshama and Michhami Dukkadam. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 30 Sep | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
October 1999 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 24 Oct | Sun | Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 27 Oct | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
November 1999 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov | Sun |
Mahavir Nirvana (Diwali) Diwali marks the nirvana (final liberation) of Bhagwan Mahavira at Pavapuri; Jains keep it with fasting, the Nirvana Laddu and recitation of his last sermon. |
Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 8 Nov | Mon |
Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) The first day of the Jain Vira Nirvana Samvat year - the morning after Mahavira's nirvana, also the day Gautam Swami attained Kevala Jnana. |
Krishna Amavasya |
| 10 Nov | Wed |
Bhai Dooj (Bhratri Dwitiya)
Sisters honour their brothers on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya, the day Gautam Swami is said to have visited his sister, closing the Diwali observances. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
| 13 Nov | Sat |
Jnan Panchami (Labh Panchami) Knowledge (Jnan) Panchami - Jain scriptures and the gift of knowledge are venerated; in Gujarat it is also kept as Labh Panchami. |
Shukla Panchami |
| 15 Nov | Mon | Kartika Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 22 Nov | Mon | Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 23 Nov | Tue | Kartika Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 23 Nov | Tue |
Kartika Ratha Yatra The Kartik Purnima chariot procession (Ratha Yatra) and the great pilgrimage to Shatrunjaya (Palitana), reopened after the Chaturmas. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Nov | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
December 1999 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec | Sun | Maun Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 21 Dec | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
What happened in the sky in 1999
Beyond the dates the Jain Panchang lists, 1999 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 3 were above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Jyeshtha, running from 16 May 1999 to 13 June 1999. Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) fell on 8 November, 19 days later in the year than in 1998 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 1999
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 9:47 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Magha Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 16 Feb 12:03 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Phalguna Amavasya | Not visible |
| 28 Jul 5:03 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Shravana Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 11 Aug 4:33 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Shravana Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 1999
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 3:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kumbha → Meena |
| 26 May 4:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Meena → Mesha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Karka on 11 January 1999, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Jain Panchang 1999
How many festivals and vrats does the Jain Panchang list in 1999?
The Jain Panchang lists 44 dates in 1999, of which 29 are vrats. The first is Parshvanath Janma Kalyanak on Tuesday, 12 January 1999, and the last is Rohini Vrat on Tuesday, 21 December 1999.
When was Paryushan in 1999?
Paryushan began on Monday, 6 September 1999 and closed on Samvatsari, Monday, 13 September 1999.
The Digambara Das Lakshana Parva began on Wednesday, 15 September 1999.
When was Mahavir Jayanti in 1999?
Mahavir Swami Jayanti fell on Monday, 29 March 1999 (Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi), the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira.
When was Mahavir Nirvana in 1999?
Mahavir Nirvana was observed on Sunday, 7 November 1999, the same day as Diwali.
The Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) began the next morning, Monday, 8 November 1999.
What are the main festival dates in the Jain Panchang for 1999?
The main observances in 1999 are:
- Mahavir Jayanti - Monday, 29 March 1999
- Paryushan - Monday, 6 September 1999
- Samvatsari - Monday, 13 September 1999
- Mahavir Nirvana - Sunday, 7 November 1999
Which month of 1999 has the most observances in the Jain Panchang?
November 1999 is the fullest month with 9 dates, including Mahavir Nirvana (Diwali), Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat), Bhai Dooj (Bhratri Dwitiya), Jnan Panchami (Labh Panchami), Kartika Ashtahnika Begins, Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas, Kartika Ashtahnika Ends, Kartika Ratha Yatra.
Which traditional year does 1999 correspond to in the Jain Panchang?
The Gregorian year 1999 spans Vira Nirvana Samvat 2524 – 2525. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Did 1999 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 1999 carried an Adhik Maas (Jyeshtha (Adhik)), the extra lunar month inserted roughly every third year to keep the lunar calendar in step with the solar one. Festivals falling after it shift later in the Gregorian year, which is why 1999 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 1999?
1999 had 4 eclipses:
- 31 January 1999 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 16 February 1999 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 28 July 1999 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 11 August 1999 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 2 of these were kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 1999?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 1999:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Meena on 13 January 1999
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mesha on 26 May 1999
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
How do I see the tithi and nakshatra for a specific date in 1999?
Use the month grid above: pick a month from the selector, then tap any day to open its full panchang - tithi with start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Set your city in the box at the top first, because these timings are sunrise-based and shift with location. The Jain Panchang opens on the current month.
About the Jain Panchang
The Jain Panchang (Vira Nirvana Samvat). Each day shows its tithi and nakshatra, with the Jain festivals and fasting (upvas) days - Paryushan, Samvatsari, the Rohini Vrats, Ashtahnika and Navpad Oli.
Each day lists its tithi and paksha, the nakshatra, the weekday (vaar) and any festivals or vrats. Tap any day to see the full panchang for that date - tithi start and end times, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise and sunset, and the inauspicious periods (Rahu Kalam, Yamaganda, Gulika Kalam). Use the month and year selectors to browse any year in the archive or plan ahead into the coming years.
This calendar names the tithi and festivals for each day. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and muhurat windows on a chosen date, open the Panchang. Other regional calendars are on the Calendars index. Fast stories live under Vrat Katha.
