Jain Calendar 2020: Jain Festivals & Fasts
Jain Calendar 2020 contains a diverse list of various fasts and
festivals observed or celebrated in Jain religion. One can manage their day and
vital events with the help of this standard Jain calendar.
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As we know that India is the country of varied religion and culture. In India, there are mainly six religions which dominate the country, which are Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Christianity and Jainism. Every religion brings with itself various festivals, important days and fasts celebrated and observed respectively. Jain community celebrate their festivals and fasts with their family and close friends in a delightful way. Here we are introducing you the Jain Calendar 2020 which incorporates important holidays with appropriate date and day. Let’s have a look at our detailed version of Jain Calendar:
Jain Calendar 2020: List of Jain Holidays
| Festival | Date & Day |
| Shri Rajendra Surishwar Diwas 2020 | January 02, Thursday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | January 8, Wednesday |
| Shitalnath Janma Tapa 2020 | January 21, Tuesday |
| Meru Trayodashi & Adinath Nirvana Kalyanak 2020 | January 22, Wednesday |
| Rishabhdev Moksha 2020 | January 23, Thursday |
| Daslakshan Start 2020 | January 30, Thursday |
| Maryada Mahotsav 2020 | February 01, Saturday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | February 04, Tuesday |
| Shri Jitendra Rath Yatra & Dashlakshan End in 2020 | February 08, Saturday |
| Phalguna Ashtahnika Start 2020 | March 02, Monday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | March 03, Tuesday |
| Phalguni Chaumasi Chaudas 2020 | March 08, Sunday |
| Ashtahnika End 2020 | March 09, Monday |
| Varshitapa Arambha 2020 | March 16, Monday |
| Daslakshan Start 2020 | March 29, Sunday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | March 30, Monday |
| Ayambil Oli Start (Chaitra Navapada) 2020 | March 31, Tuesday |
| Mahavir Jayanti 2020 | April 06, Monday |
| Daslakshan (1/3) End 2020 | April 07, Tuesday |
| Ayambil Oli End 2020 | April 08, Wednesday |
| Varshitapa Parana & Rohini Vrat 2020 | April 26, Sunday |
| Shri Mahavir Swami Kaivalya Gyan Divas (Kevalgyan) 2020 | May 03, Sunday |
| Jyeshtha Jinwar Vrat Start 2020 | May 08, Friday |
| Shri Anantnath Janma Tap 2020 | May 19, Tuesday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | May 23, Saturday |
| Jyeshtha Jinwar Vrat End 2020 | June 05, Friday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | June 20, Saturday |
| Ashtahnika Start 2020 | June 27, Saturday |
| Chaumasi Chaudas 2020 | July 04, Saturday |
| Ashtahnika End 2020 | July 05, Sunday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | July 17, Friday |
| Parshvanath Moksha 2020 | July 27, Monday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | August 13, Thursday |
| Paryushan Parva Rambha 2020 | August 16, Sunday |
| Kalpasutra Paath & Samvatsari 2020 | August 19, Wednesday |
| Tailadhar Tapa 2020 | August 20, Thursday |
| Kshamavani Parva & Dashlakshan Start 2020 | August 23, Sunday |
| Daslakshan End 2020 | September 01, Tuesday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | September 10, Thursday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | October 7, Wednesday |
| Ayambil Oli Start (Ashwin Naupada) 2020 | October 23, Friday |
| Ayambil Oli End 2020 | October 31, Saturday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | November 3, Tuesday |
| Shri Padma Prabhu Janma Tapa | November 13, Friday |
| Lakshmi Puja 2020 | November 14, Saturday |
| Mahavir Nirvana 2020 | November 15, Sunday |
| Gyan Panchami/ Saubhagya Panchami/ Labh Panchami 2020 | November 19, Thursday |
| Kartika Ashtahnika Start in 2020 | November 22, Sunday |
| kartika Chaumasi Chaudas 2020 | November 29, Sunday |
| Ashtahnika End/ Rohini Vrat/ Kartika Rath Yatra 2020 | November 30, Monday |
| Mahavir Swami Deeksha 2020 | December 10, Thursday |
| Mauni Ekadashi 2020 | December 25, Friday |
| Rohini Vrat 2020 | December 28, Monday |
Note: According to the longitude and latitude, the date of the above festivals may differ. Therefore, you need to check your location first before checking the dates of festivals in Jain Calendar 2020.
Important Jain Festivals in 2020
Jain calendar 2020 is an integrated version with all the important fast and festivals celebrated by Jains. Some of them are Shri Mahavir Jayanti, Mahavir Nirvana, Paryushan Parva Rambha, Diwali and many more.
- One of the most important festivals in Jain religion is Shri Mahavir Jayanti. This year, it will fall on the 6th April as per Jain Calendar 2020. The Jain community celebrates this day with love, harmony and great joy.
- Apart from this, Paryushan Parva Rambha is also a divine festival in Jainism. As mentioned in Jain Calendar 2020, it will be celebrated on 16th August this year. This festival lasts for eight days and brings people together. During this time, Jain natives fast and perform prayers.
- Diwali is also an important day observed by the natives. This day marks the beginning of the financial year. It is believed that Lord Mahavir attained Moksha on this day. Check the Jain Calendar 2020 for the details.
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- Vruti Sankshepa is also an important fast in Jain religion. During this time, one needs to give up a peculiar food item for the rest of their life. As a result, they cannot eat that food till they are alive. The date is mentioned in Jain Calendar 2020.
- In Jainism, Rasa Parithyaga is somewhere similar to Vruti Sankshepa. The only difference between Vruti Sankshepa and Rasa Pratigya is that in Rasa Partiyaga people are required to give up their favourite food for the rest of their lives. Check the Jain Calendar 2020 to know the dates this year.
Jain religion is divided into two basic sects, which are Svetambara and Digambara. The method of worship is different, but the motto remains the same. Both the sects believe in helping others without harming them. Lord Mahavir, the symbolic icon of Jainism, believed in Karma and always emphasised on doing good work to attain good results.
We hope that you find accurate information regarding Jain holidays through Jain Calendar 2020.
