The 2021 date of the festival was May 2 (Eastern) . various Little Italys around the world observe Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak festival . 13th day of Adar at dawn (if Shabbat then 11th day of Adar at dawn) is when the festival begins . The common name of the festival Dongzhi (冬至) is Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak . The significance of Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak festival are Birth Anniversary of Mahaveer Swami,Remembers the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylonia,sun worship . Annual (per Hebrew Calendar) is the frequency of this festival . litany,Prayers,Tug of War,religious rituals are the observances in Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak . 14 January (Depends on Hindu Calendar Correlation) is when Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak is celebrated . Other related festivals is related to Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak . The festival involves celebrating the Jain Temple,Night before: Holika Bonfire . 11 days after the start is when this festival ends  . Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak 2018 date was Fri 24 Aug . The 2020 date of the festival was Mon, 13 April . Translation: Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir; Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak,Rakri,Buddha's Birthday is also called Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak . Secular,India (National holiday),international,Religious are the type(s) Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak festival . Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak 2019 date was 6 May – 3 June
Mahaveer Janma Kalyanak is celebrated by single groups