Jain Panchang 2031
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 2031
Vira Nirvana Samvat 2557
Vikram Samvat 2088 (Raktaksha)
Ashadha – Shravana
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 2031 - festivals and vrats through the year
The Jain Panchang lists 49 dates in 2031, opening with Rohini Vrat on 5 January and closing with Rohini Vrat on 27 December. Of these, 34 are vrats (fasting observances). November is the fullest month with 10 dates. The year runs through Vira Nirvana Samvat 2556 – 2557. 2031 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several festivals later than usual. Mahavir Jayanti falls on 5 April, Paryushan begins on 13 September, Samvatsari falls on 20 September and Mahavir Nirvana falls on 14 November.
January 2031 Pausha – Magha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dwadashi |
| 6 Jan | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 18 Jan | 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 Dashami |
| 21 Jan | Tue |
Meru Trayodashi The nirvana (moksha) day of the first Tirthankara, Bhagwan Rishabhadeva (Adinatha), venerated with worship of the sacred Mount Meru. |
Krishna Trayodashi |
February 2031 Magha – Phalguna
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Dashami |
| 28 Feb | Fri | Phalguna Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
March 2031 Phalguna – Chaitra
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Ashtami |
| 8 Mar | Sat | Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 9 Mar | Sun | Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Mar | Sun | Varshitapa Arambha Vrat | Krishna Ashtami |
| 28 Mar | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Panchami |
| 29 Mar | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Shashthi |
| 30 Mar | Sun | Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
April 2031 Chaitra – Vaishakha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr | Sat |
Mahavir Swami Jayanti The birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi - celebrated with processions, abhishek and charity. |
Shukla Trayodashi |
| 7 Apr | Mon | Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 24 Apr | Thu |
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 | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturthi |
May 2031 Vaishakha – Jyeshtha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May | Fri |
Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan The day Bhagwan Mahavira attained Kevala Jnana - infinite knowledge and omniscience. |
Shukla Dashami |
| 22 May | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Pratipada |
| 26 May | Mon |
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 2031 Jyeshtha – Ashadha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Chaturdashi |
| 19 Jun | Thu | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Amavasya |
| 27 Jun | Fri | Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
July 2031 Ashadha – Shravana
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul | Thu | Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 4 Jul | Fri | Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 16 Jul | Wed | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dwadashi |
August 2031 Shravana – Bhadrapada – Bhadrapada (Adhik)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | Tue | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Dashami |
September 2031 Bhadrapada (Adhik) – Bhadrapada – Ashwina
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Saptami |
| 13 Sep | Sat |
Paryushana Parvarambha The start of Paryushan - the holiest eight-day festival of the Jains - of fasting, scriptural study, penance and forgiveness. |
Krishna Dwadashi |
| 20 Sep | Sat |
Samvatsari Parva The final and holiest day of Paryushan - of Pratikraman and Michhami Dukkadam, seeking forgiveness from every living being. |
Shukla Chaturthi |
| 21 Sep | Sun |
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 | Mon | Anant Chaturdashi Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 30 Sep | Tue |
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 2031 Ashwina – Kartika
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct | Mon | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Shashthi |
| 22 Oct | Wed | Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 30 Oct | Thu | Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
November 2031 Kartika – Margashirsha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | Sun | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Tritiya |
| 14 Nov | Fri |
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 |
| 15 Nov | Sat |
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 |
| 16 Nov | Sun |
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 |
| 19 Nov | Wed |
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 |
| 21 Nov | Fri | Kartika Ashtahnika Begins Vrat | Shukla Saptami |
| 27 Nov | Thu | Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
| 28 Nov | Fri | Kartika Ashtahnika Ends Vrat | Shukla Purnima |
| 28 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 |
| 29 Nov | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Krishna Pratipada |
December 2031 Margashirsha – Pausha
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec | Wed | Maun Ekadashi Vrat | Shukla Ekadashi |
| 26 Dec | Fri | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Trayodashi |
| 27 Dec | Sat | Rohini Vrat Vrat | Shukla Chaturdashi |
What the sky brings in 2031
Beyond the dates the Jain Panchang lists, 2031 brings 5 eclipses - 2 solar and 3 lunar - of which 2 are above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Bhadrapada, running from 19 August 2031 to 16 September 2031. Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) falls on 15 November, 19 days later in the year than in 2030 - a lunar year runs about eleven days short of a solar one.
Eclipses of 2031
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 9:20 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Vaishakha Purnima | Not visible |
| 21 May 12:44 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 5 Jun 5:14 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Jyeshtha Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 30 Oct 1:15 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Kartika Purnima | Not visible |
| 15 Nov 2:36 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) on Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) | Kartika Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2031
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 3:10 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
| 14 Jun 3:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Vrishchika re-entry while retrograde |
| 15 Oct 4:20 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Tula on 31 July 2031, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
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Frequently asked questions about the Jain Panchang 2031
How many festivals and vrats does the Jain Panchang list in 2031?
The Jain Panchang lists 49 dates in 2031, of which 34 are vrats. The first is Rohini Vrat on Sunday, 5 January 2031, and the last is Rohini Vrat on Saturday, 27 December 2031.
When is Paryushan in 2031?
Paryushan begins on Saturday, 13 September 2031 and closes on Samvatsari, Saturday, 20 September 2031.
The Digambara Das Lakshana Parva begins on Sunday, 21 September 2031.
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2031?
Mahavir Swami Jayanti falls on Saturday, 5 April 2031 (Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi), the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira.
When is Mahavir Nirvana in 2031?
Mahavir Nirvana is observed on Friday, 14 November 2031, the same day as Diwali.
The Jain New Year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) begins the next morning, Saturday, 15 November 2031.
What are the main festival dates in the Jain Panchang for 2031?
The main observances in 2031 are:
- Mahavir Jayanti - Saturday, 5 April 2031
- Paryushan - Saturday, 13 September 2031
- Samvatsari - Saturday, 20 September 2031
- Mahavir Nirvana - Friday, 14 November 2031
Which month of 2031 has the most observances in the Jain Panchang?
November 2031 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 2031 correspond to in the Jain Panchang?
The Gregorian year 2031 spans Vira Nirvana Samvat 2556 – 2557. 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 2031?
Yes. 2031 carries 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 2031 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will there be any eclipses in 2031?
2031 has 5 eclipses:
- 7 May 2031 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 May 2031 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 5 June 2031 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak will be observed
- 30 October 2031 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 15 November 2031 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
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 2031?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2031:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Dhanu on 17 February 2031
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishchika on 14 June 2031, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Dhanu on 15 October 2031
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 2031?
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.
