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Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)

Religion · Jainism · Thu, November 4, 2021 · Computed (rule)

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The liberation (moksha) of Mahavira at Pavapuri in 527 BCE, kept by Jains on Diwali; the Jain new year (Vira Nirvana Samvat) begins the next day.

Every year

DateEventWhen
Nov 14, 2020Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)6 yr ago
Nov 4, 2021Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)5 yr ago
Oct 24, 2022Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)4 yr ago
Nov 12, 2023Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)3 yr ago
Oct 31, 2024Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)2 yr ago
Oct 20, 2025Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)11 mo ago
Nov 8, 2026Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)in 43 days
Oct 29, 2027Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)in 13 mo
Oct 17, 2028Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)in 2 yr
Nov 5, 2029Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)in 3 yr
Oct 26, 2030Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)in 4 yr

Also on Nov 4, 2021

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Same day as Diwali (computed).
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  • 2026-09-26: added to 2021-11-04

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