Jain Panchang 2012
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.
November 2012
Vira Nirvana Samvat 2538
Vikram Samvat 2069 (Vishvavasu)
Kartika – Margashirsha
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 2012 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Jain Panchang lists 45 dates in 2012, opening with Rohini Vrat on 6 January and closing with Rohini Vrat on 26 December. Of these, 30 are vrats (fasting observances). November is the fullest month with 10 dates. The year runs through Vira Nirvana Samvat 2537 – 2538. 2012 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual. Mahavir Jayanti fell on 5 April, Paryushan began on 12 September, Samvatsari fell on 19 September and Mahavir Nirvana fell on 13 November.
January 2012 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 18 Jan | Wed |
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 |
| 21 Jan | Sat |
Meru Trayodashi The nirvana (moksha) day of the first Tirthankara, Bhagwan Rishabhadeva (Adinatha), venerated with worship of the sacred Mount Meru. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
February 2012 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 29 Feb | Wed | Phalguna Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
March 2012 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 7 Mar | Wed | Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 8 Mar | Thu | Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Mar | Thu | Varshitapa Arambha Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 28 Mar | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 30 Mar | Fri | Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
April 2012 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr | Thu |
Mahavir Swami Jayanti The birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi - celebrated with processions, abhishek and charity. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 6 Apr | Fri | Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Apr | Tue |
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 |
| 25 Apr | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
May 2012 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Tue |
Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan The day Bhagwan Mahavira attained Kevala Jnana - infinite knowledge and omniscience. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 22 May | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 26 May | Sat |
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 |
June 2012 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 26 Jun | Tue | Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
July 2012 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul | Mon | Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 3 Jul | Tue | Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Jul | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
August 2012 Shravana – Bhadrapada – Bhadrapada (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
September 2012 Bhadrapada (Adhik) – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 12 Sep | Wed |
Paryushana Parvarambha The start of Paryushan - the holiest eight-day festival of the Jains - of fasting, scriptural study, penance and forgiveness. |
Krishna Ekadashi |
| 19 Sep | Wed |
Samvatsari Parva The final and holiest day of Paryushan - of Pratikraman and Michhami Dukkadam, seeking forgiveness from every living being. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
| 20 Sep | Thu |
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 |
| 29 Sep | Sat | Anant Chaturdashi Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 30 Sep | Sun |
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 |
October 2012 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Panchami |
| 21 Oct | Sun | Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 29 Oct | Mon | Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
November 2012 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 13 Nov | Tue |
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 |
| 14 Nov | Wed |
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. |
Shukla Pratipada |
| 15 Nov | Thu |
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 |
| 18 Nov | Sun |
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 |
| 20 Nov | Tue | Kartika Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 27 Nov | Tue | Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 28 Nov | Wed | Kartika Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 28 Nov | Wed |
Kartika Ratha Yatra The Kartik Purnima chariot procession (Ratha Yatra) and the great pilgrimage to Shatrunjaya (Palitana), reopened after the Chaturmas. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 29 Nov | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
December 2012 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Sun | Maun Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 26 Dec | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
What happened in the sky in 2012
Beyond the dates the Jain Panchang lists, 2012 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 Bhadrapada, running from 18 August 2012 to 16 September 2012. Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) fell on 14 November, 19 days later in the year than in 2011 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2012
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 5:22 AM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Shukla Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 4 Jun 4:33 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Jyeshtha Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 14 Nov 3:41 AM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) | Kartika Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
| 28 Nov 8:03 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Kartika Ratha Yatra | Margashirsha Purnima | Penumbral only |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2012
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 May 6:40 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Tula → Kanya re-entry while retrograde |
| 17 May 9:40 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 4 Aug 8:50 AM | Shani (Saturn) | Kanya → Tula |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Tula on 23 December 2012, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Jain Panchang 2012
How many festivals and vrats does the Jain Panchang list in 2012?
The Jain Panchang lists 45 dates in 2012, of which 30 are vrats. The first is Rohini Vrat on Friday, 6 January 2012, and the last is Rohini Vrat on Wednesday, 26 December 2012.
When was Paryushan in 2012?
Paryushan began on Wednesday, 12 September 2012 and closed on Samvatsari, Wednesday, 19 September 2012.
The Digambara Das Lakshana Parva began on Thursday, 20 September 2012.
When was Mahavir Jayanti in 2012?
Mahavir Swami Jayanti fell on Thursday, 5 April 2012 (Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi), the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira.
When was Mahavir Nirvana in 2012?
Mahavir Nirvana was observed on Tuesday, 13 November 2012, the same day as Diwali.
The Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) began the next morning, Wednesday, 14 November 2012.
What are the main festival dates in the Jain Panchang for 2012?
The main observances in 2012 are:
- Mahavir Jayanti - Thursday, 5 April 2012
- Paryushan - Wednesday, 12 September 2012
- Samvatsari - Wednesday, 19 September 2012
- Mahavir Nirvana - Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Which month of 2012 has the most observances in the Jain Panchang?
November 2012 is the fullest month with 10 dates, including Rohini Vrat, 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.
Which traditional year does 2012 correspond to in the Jain Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2012 spans Vira Nirvana Samvat 2537 – 2538. 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 2012 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 2012 carried an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (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 2012 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 2012?
2012 had 4 eclipses:
- 21 May 2012 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 4 June 2012 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 14 November 2012 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 28 November 2012 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak 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 2012?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2012:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Kanya on 16 May 2012, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Vrishabha on 17 May 2012
- Shani (Saturn) entered Tula on 4 August 2012
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 2012?
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.
