Jain Panchang 2023
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.
July 2023
Vira Nirvana Samvat 2549
Vikram Samvat 2080 (Nala)
Ashadha – Shravana – Shravana (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 2023 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Jain Panchang lists 46 dates in 2023, opening with Rohini Vrat on 4 January and closing with Rohini Vrat on 25 December. Of these, 31 are vrats (fasting observances). November is the fullest month with 9 dates. The year runs through Vira Nirvana Samvat 2548 – 2549. 2023 carries an Adhik Maas (Shravana (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual. Mahavir Jayanti fell on 4 April, Paryushan began on 12 September, Samvatsari fell on 19 September and Mahavir Nirvana fell on 12 November.
January 2023 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jan | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 17 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 |
| 20 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 |
| 31 Jan | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
February 2023 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Sun | Phalguna Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 27 Feb | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 28 Feb | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Navami |
March 2023 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar | Mon | Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 7 Mar | Tue | Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 15 Mar | Wed | Varshitapa Arambha Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 27 Mar | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 28 Mar | Tue | Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
April 2023 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr | Tue |
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 | Thu | Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 22 Apr | Sat |
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 |
| 23 Apr | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Tritiya |
| 30 Apr | Sun |
Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan The day Bhagwan Mahavira attained Kevala Jnana - infinite knowledge and omniscience. |
Shukla Dashami |
May 2023 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 24 May | Wed |
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 2023 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 25 Jun | Sun | Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
July 2023 Ashadha – Shravana – Shravana (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul | Sun | Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 3 Jul | Mon | Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 14 Jul | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
August 2023 Shravana (Adhik) – Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
September 2023 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 12 Sep | Tue |
Paryushana Parvarambha The start of Paryushan - the holiest eight-day festival of the Jains - of fasting, scriptural study, penance and forgiveness. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
| 19 Sep | Tue |
Samvatsari Parva The final and holiest day of Paryushan - of Pratikraman and Michhami Dukkadam, seeking forgiveness from every living being. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
| 20 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 |
| 28 Sep | Thu | Anant Chaturdashi Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 29 Sep | Fri |
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 2023 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 21 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 28 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 31 Oct | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
November 2023 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 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 |
| 13 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 |
| 15 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 |
| 18 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 |
| 19 Nov | Sun | Kartika Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 26 Nov | Sun | Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 27 Nov | Mon | Kartika Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 27 Nov | Mon |
Kartika Ratha Yatra The Kartik Purnima chariot procession (Ratha Yatra) and the great pilgrimage to Shatrunjaya (Palitana), reopened after the Chaturmas. |
Shukla Purnima |
| 28 Nov | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
December 2023 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Sat | Maun Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 25 Dec | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
What happened in the sky in 2023
Beyond the dates the Jain Panchang lists, 2023 brought 4 eclipses - 2 solar and 2 lunar - of which 2 were above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carried an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Shravana, running from 18 July 2023 to 16 August 2023. Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) fell on 13 November, 19 days later in the year than in 2022 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2023
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 9:46 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days before Varshitapa Parana | Vaishakha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 5 May 10:53 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Vaishakha Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 14 Oct 11:29 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Ashwina Amavasya | Not visible |
| 29 Oct 1:44 AM | Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Kartika Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal was observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2023
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 6:10 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Makara → Kumbha |
| 22 Apr 5:20 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Meena → Mesha |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu entered Meena on 30 October 2023, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Jain Panchang 2023
How many festivals and vrats does the Jain Panchang list in 2023?
The Jain Panchang lists 46 dates in 2023, of which 31 are vrats. The first is Rohini Vrat on Wednesday, 4 January 2023, and the last is Rohini Vrat on Monday, 25 December 2023.
When was Paryushan in 2023?
Paryushan began on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 and closed on Samvatsari, Tuesday, 19 September 2023.
The Digambara Das Lakshana Parva began on Wednesday, 20 September 2023.
When was Mahavir Jayanti in 2023?
Mahavir Swami Jayanti fell on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 (Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi), the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira.
When was Mahavir Nirvana in 2023?
Mahavir Nirvana was observed on Sunday, 12 November 2023, the same day as Diwali.
The Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) began the next morning, Monday, 13 November 2023.
What are the main festival dates in the Jain Panchang for 2023?
The main observances in 2023 are:
- Mahavir Jayanti - Tuesday, 4 April 2023
- Paryushan - Tuesday, 12 September 2023
- Samvatsari - Tuesday, 19 September 2023
- Mahavir Nirvana - Sunday, 12 November 2023
Which month of 2023 has the most observances in the Jain Panchang?
November 2023 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 2023 correspond to in the Jain Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2023 spans Vira Nirvana Samvat 2548 – 2549. 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 2023 have an Adhik Maas?
Yes. 2023 carried an Adhik Maas (Shravana (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 2023 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Were there any eclipses in 2023?
2023 had 4 eclipses:
- 20 April 2023 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 5 May 2023 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak was observed
- 14 October 2023 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 29 October 2023 - Partial lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal was observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these was kept in India.
Did Guru or Shani change sign in 2023?
Yes - 2 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2023:
- Shani (Saturn) entered Kumbha on 17 January 2023
- Guru (Jupiter) entered Mesha on 22 April 2023
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 2023?
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.
