Mahavir Nirvana

The day Bhagwan Mahavira attained nirvana, observed on Kartika Amavasya, the same day as Deepavali. Jains keep it as a solemn day of lamp-lighting, fasting and recitation rather than celebration, and it begins the Jain new year.

Also known as Mahavir Nirvan Diwas · Diwali (Jain) · Nirvana Kalyanak