Mahavir Jayanti 2026, March 30 -- Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, is one of the most important and sacred festivals in Jainism. It commemorates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and final Tirthankara of the current time cycle in Jain cosmology.

Born as Prince Vardhamana around 599 BCE into a royal family in present-day Bihar, Lord Mahavir renounced his kingdom, family, and all material wealth at the age of 30 to seek spiritual awakening.

After 12 and a half years of rigorous asceticism and deep meditation, he attained Kevala Jnana, absolute knowledge or omniscience.

In 2026, Mahavir Jayanti will be widely observed on March 31.

Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 07:09 AM, March 30

Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 06:55 AM, March...