Gyan Panchami
Major FestivalSaturday, 14 November 2026 Mumbai
Gyan Panchami: next dates · Mumbai
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 14 November 2026Next | Saturday | — |
Gyan Panchami — Significance
Pan-Jain observance honoring Jnana (knowledge) — recitation, study, and ritual cleaning of Jain scriptures (Agamas) at Jain temples. Kartika Shukla Panchami. Particularly observed in the Murtipujak Shvetambara tradition (Tapa and Kharatara Gachchhas).
Pan-Jain knowledge / Agama study day (Kartika Shukla 5).
Gyan Panchami — FAQ
- What is Gyan Panchami?
- Pan-Jain observance honoring Jnana (knowledge) — recitation, study, and ritual cleaning of Jain scriptures (Agamas) at Jain temples.
- When is Gyan Panchami 2026?
- In 2026, Gyan Panchami falls on Saturday, 14 November 2026.
- What is the significance of Gyan Panchami?
- Pan-Jain knowledge / Agama study day (Kartika Shukla 5).