Jain Panchang 2029
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.
December 2029
Vira Nirvana Samvat 2555
Vikram Samvat 2086 (Dundubhi)
Margashirsha – Pausha
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 2029 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Jain Panchang lists 45 dates in 2029, opening with Parshvanath Janma Kalyanak on 9 January and closing with Rohini Vrat on 19 December. Of these, 30 are vrats (fasting observances). November is the fullest month with 9 dates. The year runs through Vira Nirvana Samvat 2554 – 2555. 2029 carries an Adhik Maas (Chaitra (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual. Mahavir Jayanti falls on 26 April, Paryushan begins on 4 September, Samvatsari falls on 11 September and Mahavir Nirvana falls on 5 November.
January 2029 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 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 |
| 12 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 |
| 26 Jan | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
February 2029 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Tue | Phalguna Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 22 Feb | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 27 Feb | Tue | Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 28 Feb | Wed | Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
March 2029 Phalguna – Chaitra – Chaitra (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar | Wed | Varshitapa Arambha Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 21 Mar | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 22 Mar | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
April 2029 Chaitra (Adhik) – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
| 21 Apr | Sat | Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 26 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 |
| 28 Apr | Sat | Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
May 2029 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwitiya |
| 16 May | Wed |
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 |
| 23 May | Wed |
Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan The day Bhagwan Mahavira attained Kevala Jnana - infinite knowledge and omniscience. |
Shukla Dashami |
June 2029 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 17 Jun | Sun |
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 2029 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Trayodashi |
| 18 Jul | Wed | Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 24 Jul | Tue | Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 25 Jul | Wed | Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
August 2029 Shravana – Bhadrapada
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
September 2029 Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 4 Sep | Tue |
Paryushana Parvarambha The start of Paryushan - the holiest eight-day festival of the Jains - of fasting, scriptural study, penance and forgiveness. |
Krishna Ekadashi |
| 11 Sep | Tue |
Samvatsari Parva The final and holiest day of Paryushan - of Pratikraman and Michhami Dukkadam, seeking forgiveness from every living being. |
Shukla Tritiya |
| 12 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 |
| 21 Sep | Fri | Anant Chaturdashi Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 22 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 |
| 29 Sep | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
October 2029 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | Sat | Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 22 Oct | Mon | Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 26 Oct | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Chaturthi |
November 2029 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov | Mon |
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 |
| 6 Nov | Tue |
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 |
| 7 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 |
| 10 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 |
| 12 Nov | Mon | Kartika Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 20 Nov | Tue | Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 21 Nov | Wed | Kartika Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 21 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 |
| 22 Nov | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
December 2029 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Sun | Maun Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 19 Dec | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
What the sky brings in 2029
Beyond the dates the Jain Panchang lists, 2029 brings 6 eclipses - 4 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 is above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Chaitra, running from 16 March 2029 to 13 April 2029. Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) falls on 6 November, 18 days later in the year than in 2028 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2029
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 10:42 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) 2 days after Meru Trayodashi | Pausha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 12 Jun 9:34 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 26 Jun 8:52 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Ashadha Purnima | Not visible |
| 11 Jul 9:06 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Ashadha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 5 Dec 8:32 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Margashirsha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 21 Dec 4:12 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Pausha Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2029
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Kanya re-entry while retrograde |
| 8 Aug 12:40 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 25 Aug 1:10 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kanya → Tula |
| 5 Oct 5:00 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Vrishabha → Mesha re-entry while retrograde |
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 2029
How many festivals and vrats does the Jain Panchang list in 2029?
The Jain Panchang lists 45 dates in 2029, of which 30 are vrats. The first is Parshvanath Janma Kalyanak on Tuesday, 9 January 2029, and the last is Rohini Vrat on Wednesday, 19 December 2029.
When is Paryushan in 2029?
Paryushan begins on Tuesday, 4 September 2029 and closes on Samvatsari, Tuesday, 11 September 2029.
The Digambara Das Lakshana Parva begins on Wednesday, 12 September 2029.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2029?
Mahavir Swami Jayanti falls on Thursday, 26 April 2029 (Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi), the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira.
When is Mahavir Nirvana in 2029?
Mahavir Nirvana is observed on Monday, 5 November 2029, the same day as Diwali.
The Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) begins the next morning, Tuesday, 6 November 2029.
What are the main festival dates in the Jain Panchang for 2029?
The main observances in 2029 are:
- Mahavir Jayanti - Thursday, 26 April 2029
- Paryushan - Tuesday, 4 September 2029
- Samvatsari - Tuesday, 11 September 2029
- Mahavir Nirvana - Monday, 5 November 2029
Which month of 2029 has the most observances in the Jain Panchang?
November 2029 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 2029 correspond to in the Jain Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2029 spans Vira Nirvana Samvat 2554 – 2555. 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.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2029?
Yes. 2029 carries an Adhik Maas (Chaitra (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 2029 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will there be any eclipses in 2029?
2029 has 6 eclipses:
- 14 January 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 12 June 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 26 June 2029 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 11 July 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 5 December 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 December 2029 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2029?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2029:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Kanya on 29 March 2029, moving retrograde
- Shani (Saturn) enters Vrishabha on 8 August 2029
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Tula on 25 August 2029
- Shani (Saturn) enters Mesha on 5 October 2029, moving retrograde
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 2029?
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.
