Jain Panchang 2021
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.
February 2021
Vira Nirvana Samvat 2546
Vikram Samvat 2077 (Pramadi)
Magha – Phalguna
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 2021 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Jain Panchang lists 46 dates in 2021, opening with Rohini Vrat on 24 January and closing with Rohini Vrat on 18 December. Of these, 31 are vrats (fasting observances). November is the fullest month with 10 dates. The year runs through Vira Nirvana Samvat 2546 – 2547. Mahavir Jayanti fell on 25 April, Paryushan began on 3 September, Samvatsari fell on 10 September and Mahavir Nirvana fell on 4 November.
January 2021 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
February 2021 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb | Sat |
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 Navami |
| 9 Feb | Tue |
Meru Trayodashi The nirvana (moksha) day of the first Tirthankara, Bhagwan Rishabhadeva (Adinatha), venerated with worship of the sacred Mount Meru. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
| 20 Feb | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 21 Feb | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Navami |
March 2021 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Sat | Phalguna Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 20 Mar | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 27 Mar | Sat | Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 28 Mar | Sun | Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
April 2021 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr | Sun | Varshitapa Arambha Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 16 Apr | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 19 Apr | Mon | Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 25 Apr | Sun |
Mahavir Swami Jayanti The birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi - celebrated with processions, abhishek and charity. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 27 Apr | Tue | Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
May 2021 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 14 May | Fri |
Varshitapa Parana The breaking (parana) of the year-long Varshi Tap with sugarcane juice on Akshaya Tritiya, as Bhagwan Rishabhadeva broke his fast. |
Shukla Dwitiya |
| 22 May | Sat |
Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan The day Bhagwan Mahavira attained Kevala Jnana - infinite knowledge and omniscience. |
Shukla Dashami |
June 2021 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 15 Jun | Tue |
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 2021 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 16 Jul | Fri | Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 23 Jul | Fri | Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 24 Jul | Sat | Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
August 2021 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
| 31 Aug | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Navami |
September 2021 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep | Fri |
Paryushana Parvarambha The start of Paryushan - the holiest eight-day festival of the Jains - of fasting, scriptural study, penance and forgiveness. |
Krishna Ekadashi |
| 10 Sep | Fri |
Samvatsari Parva The final and holiest day of Paryushan - of Pratikraman and Michhami Dukkadam, seeking forgiveness from every living being. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
| 11 Sep | Sat |
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 |
| 19 Sep | Sun | Anant Chaturdashi Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 20 Sep | Mon |
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 |
| 27 Sep | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
October 2021 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | Tue | Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 20 Oct | Wed | Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Oct | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
November 2021 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov | Thu |
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 Amavasya |
| 5 Nov | Fri |
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 |
| 6 Nov | Sat |
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 |
| 9 Nov | Tue |
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 |
| 11 Nov | Thu | Kartika Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 18 Nov | Thu | Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 19 Nov | Fri | Kartika Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 19 Nov | Fri |
Kartika Ratha Yatra The Kartik Purnima chariot procession (Ratha Yatra) and the great pilgrimage to Shatrunjaya (Palitana), reopened after the Chaturmas. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 20 Nov | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
| 21 Nov | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwitiya |
December 2021 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Tue | Maun Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 18 Dec | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
What happened in the sky in 2021
Beyond the dates the Jain Panchang lists, 2021 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) fell on 5 November, 11 days earlier in the year than in 2020 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2021
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 4:48 PM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Jyeshtha Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 10 Jun 4:11 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 19 Nov 2:32 PM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on Kartika Ratha Yatra | Margashirsha Purnima | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 4 Dec 1:03 PM | Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Margashirsha Amavasya | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 2 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2021
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 12:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Makara → Kumbha |
| 14 Sep 2:30 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kumbha → Makara re-entry while retrograde |
| 20 Nov 11:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Makara → Kumbha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
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Frequently asked questions about the Jain Panchang 2021
How many festivals and vrats does the Jain Panchang list in 2021?
The Jain Panchang lists 46 dates in 2021, of which 31 are vrats. The first is Rohini Vrat on Sunday, 24 January 2021, and the last is Rohini Vrat on Saturday, 18 December 2021.
When was Paryushan in 2021?
Paryushan began on Friday, 3 September 2021 and closed on Samvatsari, Friday, 10 September 2021.
The Digambara Das Lakshana Parva began on Saturday, 11 September 2021.
When was Mahavir Jayanti in 2021?
Mahavir Swami Jayanti fell on Sunday, 25 April 2021 (Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi), the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira.
When was Mahavir Nirvana in 2021?
Mahavir Nirvana was observed on Thursday, 4 November 2021, the same day as Diwali.
The Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) began the next morning, Friday, 5 November 2021.
What are the main festival dates in the Jain Panchang for 2021?
The main observances in 2021 are:
- Mahavir Jayanti - Sunday, 25 April 2021
- Paryushan - Friday, 3 September 2021
- Samvatsari - Friday, 10 September 2021
- Mahavir Nirvana - Thursday, 4 November 2021
Which month of 2021 has the most observances in the Jain Panchang?
November 2021 is the fullest month with 10 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 2021 correspond to in the Jain Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2021 spans Vira Nirvana Samvat 2546 – 2547. 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 2021 have an Adhik Maas?
No. 2021 had twelve lunar months with no Adhik Maas, so its festival dates fall in their usual Gregorian window rather than being pushed later by an intercalary month.
Were there any eclipses in 2021?
2021 had 4 eclipses:
- 26 May 2021 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 10 June 2021 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 19 November 2021 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
- 4 December 2021 - Total solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
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 2021?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2021:
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Kumbha on 6 April 2021
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Makara on 14 September 2021, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Kumbha on 20 November 2021
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 2021?
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.
