2025 Jain Festivals: Dates, Significance, and Rituals
Introduction
Jain festivals and fasting days are determined based on the position of the Sun and Moon. These observances hold deep religious significance, promoting spiritual purification, self-discipline, and devotion. The year 2025, according to Vira Nirvana Samvat [2551 – 2552], includes many auspicious festivals, fasts, and religious rituals.
Each festival is unique, celebrated with prayers, fasting, temple visits, and community gatherings. Below is a detailed list of Jain festivals and fasting days for 2025, based on the Jain calendar.
Jain Festivals and Fasts in 2025
January 2025
- Rohini Vrat – January 11 (Saturday)
- Meru Trayodashi – January 27 (Monday)
February 2025
- Rohini Vrat – February 7 (Friday)
March 2025
- Rohini Vrat – March 6 (Thursday)
- Phalguna Ashtahnika Begins – March 6 (Thursday)
- Phalguna Chaumasi Chaudas – March 13 (Thursday)
- Phalguna Ashtahnika Ends – March 14 (Friday)
- Varshitapa Arambha – March 22 (Saturday)
April 2025
- Rohini Vrat – April 3 (Thursday)
- Chaitra Navapada Oli Begins – April 4 (Friday)
- Mahavir Swami Jayanti – April 10 (Thursday)
- Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends – April 12 (Saturday)
- Rohini Vrat – April 30 (Wednesday)
- Varshitapa Parana – April 30 (Wednesday)
May 2025
- Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan – May 7 (Wednesday)
- Rohini Vrat – May 27 (Tuesday)
June 2025
- Rohini Vrat – June 24 (Tuesday)
July 2025
- Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins – July 2 (Wednesday)
- Ashadha Chaumasi Chaudas – July 9 (Wednesday)
- Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends – July 10 (Thursday)
- Rohini Vrat – July 21 (Monday)
August 2025
- Rohini Vrat – August 17 (Sunday)
- Paryushana Parvarambha – August 21 (Thursday)
- Samvatsari Parva – August 28 (Thursday)
September 2025
- Agastya Arghya – September 4 (Thursday)
- Rohini Vrat – September 14 (Sunday)
- Ashwina Navapada Oli Begins – September 29 (Monday)
October 2025
- Ashwina Navapada Oli Ends – October 7 (Tuesday)
- Rohini Vrat – October 11 (Saturday)
- Lakshmi Puja – October 20 (Monday)
- Gujarati New Year – October 22 (Wednesday)
- Labh Panchami – October 26 (Sunday)
- Kartika Ashtahnika Begins – October 29 (Wednesday)
November 2025
- Kartika Chaumasi Chaudas – November 4 (Tuesday)
- Kartika Ashtahnika Ends – November 5 (Wednesday)
- Kartika Ratha Yatra – November 5 (Wednesday)
- Rohini Vrat – November 7 (Friday)
December 2025
- Rohini Vrat – December 5 (Friday)
Significance of Major Jain Festivals
Mahavir Swami Jayanti (April 10, 2025)
Mahavir Swami Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara. Devotees visit temples, perform prayers, and engage in charitable activities.
Paryushana Parvarambha (August 21, 2025) & Samvatsari Parva (August 28, 2025)
Paryushana is an eight-day festival of deep introspection and self-purification. It culminates in Samvatsari, a day dedicated to seeking forgiveness from others.
Chaumasi Chaudas (Quarterly Observance)
Observed four times a year, Chaumasi Chaudas is a day of heightened spiritual discipline, fasting, and prayers.
Navapada Oli (Chaitra & Ashwina)
This is a biannual nine-day fasting period dedicated to worshipping the Navapada (Nine Supreme Entities). It is a time for strict dietary discipline and spiritual reflection.
Varshitapa (March 22 – April 30, 2025)
This is a year-long alternative fasting practice observed by highly dedicated Jain devotees. The Parana (completion) of Varshitapa is celebrated with great reverence.
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Conclusion
Jain festivals and fasting days play a crucial role in spiritual upliftment, fostering a disciplined and ethical way of life. These observances promote self-purification, forgiveness, and devotion to Jain principles. Since festival dates may vary based on geographic locations and time zones, devotees should check their local Panchang for accuracy.
By adhering to these traditions, Jain devotees strengthen their faith and move towards the path of liberation and enlightenment.
