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Notes: All timings are represented in 12-hour notation in local time of Lancaster, United States with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise.
Rohini Vrat is significant fasting day in Jain community. Rohini Vrat is mainly observed by women for the long life of their husbands. Rohini is one of the Nakshatra out of twenty-seven Nakshatra in Jain and Hindu calendar.
Rohini fasting is observed on the day when Rohini Nakshatra prevails after sunrise. It is believed that those who observe Rohini fasting can get rid of all types of sorrows and poverty. The Parana of Rohini Nakshatra is done during Margashirsha Nakshatra when Rohini Nakshatra ends.
There are twelve Rohini fasting days in a year. Usually Rohini Vrat is observed for three, five or seven years continuously. The advisable duration of Rohini fasting is five years and five months. Rohini fasting should be finished with Udyapana.
On this page, Pachchakkhaan Muhurat is listed. The literal meaning of Pachchakkhan is a vow or an oath. Pachchakkhan is also spelled as Pachakkhan, Pachkan, Pachkhan or Pachhakkhan. Pachchakkhaan is ritual to help to follow strict discipline in eating in Jainism.
Birth anniversary of Mahavira Muni is celebrated as Mahavir Jayanti. Mahavira Muni is also known by the name Vardhamana. Mahavira Muni propounded the fundamental principles of Jainism and imparted the teachings of truth, non-violence, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possession to society.
A month-wise and location-based list of all important Jain festivals and fasting days occurring throughout the year has been provided. Most Jain festivals, fasts, and significant observances are determined based on the positions of the Surya and Chandra.
A complete list of all Indian festivals and holidays is given on this page. It lists all significant public, national, government, regional and religious festivals. Through this Indian calendar, one can learn about all important festivals and observances.
