Jain New Year (Pratipada)
The Jain New Year, beginning the day after Diwali, marking a new spiritual cycle.
The Jain New Year falls on Kartika Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali, starting a new year of the Vira Nirvana Samvat era. It usually falls in late October or November.
When Is Jain New Year (Pratipada)?
The Jain New Year falls on Kartika Shukla Pratipada, the day after Diwali, starting a new year of the Vira Nirvana Samvat era. It usually falls in late October or November.
Because the Gregorian date changes from year to year, check a calendar published by the tradition or your local community for this year's date.
Why It Matters
The Jain New Year begins the day after Diwali, which Jains observe as the day of Lord Mahavira's Nirvana. It marks a new spiritual cycle and fresh commitment to ahimsa and the path to liberation.
How It Is Observed
Early morning prayers, visiting Jain temples, charitable giving, setting intentions for spiritual practice, greeting others with 'Saal Mubarak.'