Today is holy Mahavir Jayanti, before doing any auspicious work, know the auspicious time:

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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Hindu religion, seeing Panchang is considered very important for starting any auspicious work, going on a journey or worshiping. Today is March 31, 2026, Tuesday. Today is a very special day from the spiritual and religious point of view because today the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankar of Jainism (Mahavir Jayanti 2026) is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and pomp across the country. Lord Mahavir was born on Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. If you are also going to start a new business today or are going out of the house for some important work, then it is very important for you to know today’s Panchang, auspicious and inauspicious Muhurta and the time of Rahukaal. Let us know the complete details of today’s almanac.

Today’s date, constellation and moon transit According to the Panchang, today 31 March 2026 is the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Trayodashi date is considered extremely fruitful for the worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Mahavir. There will be influence of Purva Phalguni Nakshatra today. If we talk about planets and Moon transit, today Moon is transiting in Leo. This position of Moon in Leo will prove auspicious for many zodiac signs. Today sunrise will be around 6:12 am and sunset will be around 6:38 pm.

Today’s auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat 31 March 2026) According to Vedic astrology, any new work should always be started in an auspicious time. The most sacred ‘Abhijit Muhurat’ of today will be from 12:01 pm to 12:51 pm. Any auspicious work, worship or financial transaction done during this period is most likely to be successful. Apart from this, today Vijay Muhurta will be from 02:30 pm to 03:20 pm, which is considered best for resolving court or disputed matters.

Today’s Rahu Kaal: Do not do this work even by mistake The time of Rahukaal on Tuesday is especially worth keeping in mind. Today, on March 31, Rahukaal will start from 03:30 PM till 05:00 PM. According to astrology, one should avoid starting any kind of auspicious work, new purchase, important journey or auspicious deal during Rahukaal. There is often a possibility of obstacles and hindrances in the work done at this time.

Special importance of Mahavir Jayanti Today is the biggest festival for the Jain community. Lord Mahavir had given the great message of ‘Ahimsa Paramo Dharma:’ i.e. non-violence is the greatest religion, to the world. He emphasized the observance of truth, aparigraha (not possessing more property than necessary), asteya (not stealing) and celibacy. On this day, special worship of Lord Mahavir is done in temples and his teachings of peace and harmony are spread to the people.