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Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)

Sun, November 8, 2026 · Computed (rule)

2 days ago

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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

TentativeNov 14, 2020Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.6 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeNov 4, 2021Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.5 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 24, 2022Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.4 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeNov 12, 2023Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.3 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 31, 2024Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.2 yr agoWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 20, 2025Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.13 mo agoWikipedia, computedDetails →
TentativeNov 8Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.2 days agoWikipedia, computed
TentativeOct 29, 2027Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.in 12 moWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 17, 2028Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.in 2 yrWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeNov 5, 2029Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.in 3 yrWikipedia, computedDetails →TentativeOct 26, 2030Mahavir Nirvana (Jain Diwali)An event.in 4 yrWikipedia, computedDetails →

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  • 2026-09-26: added to 2026-11-08