Jain New Year — VNS 2553 Begins

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The first day of Veer Nirvana Samvat 2553 — the Jain New Year begins the day after Mahavira Nirvana (Jain Deepawali, Nov 8, 2026). A day of prayer, resolve, and new beginnings.

Dates 2026–2027

November 9, 2026

Mantra

णमो अरिहंताणं णमो सिद्धाणं णमो आयरियाणं णमो उवज्झायाणं णमो लोए सव्वसाहूणं

Namo Arihantanam Namo Siddhanam Namo Ayariyanam Namo Uvajjhayanam Namo Loe Savva-Sahunam

I bow to the Arihantas · I bow to the Siddhas · I bow to the Acharyas · I bow to the Upadhyayas · I bow to all the Sadhus — the five supreme beings

✦ Special Note

Jain New Year 2026 (VNS 2553 begins): Nov 9. The Jain calendar (Veer Nirvana Samvat) marks the year from the nirvana of Lord Mahavira. As VNS 2552 ends with Mahavira Nirvana (Nov 8), VNS 2553 begins on this day. Visit the temple, perform Jain puja, and make a sankalp (spiritual resolve) for the year ahead.

Always Allowed

Boiled water — consumed only between sunrise and sunset

Avoided Year-Round

Root vegetables — potatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, radishes, beetroot, turnip (anything underground)Eggplant (brinjal) and multi-seeded vegetables including green chilliesMushrooms and cauliflowerMeat, fish, eggsHoneyAlcohol and fermented foods — yeast breads, vinegar, picklesEating after sunset — never, on any dayCold, iced, or unboiled water — all water must be boiled

Additional Restrictions

Many Jains observe Ekasana (one meal before sunset) or Upvas on the Jain New Year as an auspicious start to VNS 2553.The Jain New Year falls the day after Mahavira Nirvana (Jain Deepawali). The new Samvat begins at the first moment of this day.Visit the temple, recite the Namokar Mantra 108 times, and make a resolve (sankalp) for the year ahead.Jain fasting rules vary by sect and family tradition. Always follow your family's practice.

Meal Idea

A pure Jain thali — plain dal, rice, roti, and above-ground vegetables, eaten before sunset as a peaceful and auspicious start to the new Samvat

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