Digambara (/dɪˈɡʌmbərə/; "sky-clad") is one of the two major schools of Jainism, the other being Śvetāmbara (white-clad). The Sanskrit word Digambara...

divided into two major schools of thought, Digambara and Śvetāmbara. These are further divided into different sub-sects and traditions. While there are differences...

Digambara Terapanth is one of the sects of Digambara Jainism, the other being the Bispanthi sect. It formed out of strong opposition to the religious domination...

divided into two major denominations: the Digambara and the Śvētāmbara. The monastic practices of the two major sects vary greatly, but the major principles...

A Digambara monk or Digambara Sādhu (also muni, sādhu) is a Sādhu in the Digambar tradition of Jainism, and as such an occupant of the highest limb of...

2002, p. 30. Umakant P. Shah 1987, pp. 99, Quote: "According to the Digambara sect, Mahavira did not marry, while the Svetambaras hold a contrary belief...

consider themselves to be the original followers of Mahavira and that the Digambara sect emerged in 82 AD as a result of a rebellion by a monk named Sivabhuti...

also known as Taran Svami Panth, Taran Samaj or Taranapanthi, is a sect of Digambara Jainism founded by Taran Svami in Bundelkhand in central India in...

Kumudendu Muni (Kannada: ಕುಮುದೇಂದು ಮುನಿ) was a Digambara monk who authored Siribhoovalaya, a unique multi-lingual literary work. Scholars are divided...

temples belong to the Śvetāmbara sect, some also belong to the Digambara sect. The hill is considered sacred by both Digambara and the Śvetāmbara branches...

These sects later subdivided into several sub-sects, such as Sthānakavāsī and Terapanthis after a misinterpretation of scriptures. The Digambara sect divided...

sects (Digambaras and Śvētāmbaras) differ on the teachings of Parshvanath and Mahavir, and this is a foundation of the dispute between the two sects....

besides many other cannons in jain literature. Kundakunda belonged to the Digambara sect. Natubhai Shah places him in the second-century CE. Jayandra Soni places...

is primarily divided between the canons of the Digambara and Śvētāmbara orders. These two main sects of Jainism do not always agree on which texts should...

temple is considered an important pilgrimage center by both Digambara and Śvētāmbara sect of Jainism. The temple was constructed in 874 CE (VS 931) during...

corner of the statue's pedestal. The Jain sects Digambara and Śvetāmbara have different depictions of idols. Digambara images are naked without any ornamentation...

climbing the hill by Digambaras. The latter believed that the Digambara sect was the true Jain sangha and that the Śvetāmbara sect had emerged later. A...

was an Indian Acharya of the Digambara monk faith. He was the first Acharya (preceptor) and a leader of his digamber sect in the 20th century. Shanti Sagar...

the temple structure resembling a pinchi, peacock feather fan, used by Digambara monks. A 21 feet (6.4 m) monolithic statue of Chandraprabha is located...

belong to the Digambara tradition and rest to Śvetāmbara. The processes and rituals of becoming a sadhu vary with sect; in almost all sects, a sadhu is...

influential Indian Digambara Jain acharya (monk), credited with having brought about a revival in educational and religious activities in Digambara Jainism. He...

denominations, Digambara and Śvētāmbara. Monks of the Digambara (sky-clad) tradition do not wear clothes. Female monastics of the Digambara sect wear unstitched...

together". It is a time when the Jains take on vows of study and fasting. The Digambara Jains recite the ten chapters of the Jain text, Tattvartha Sutra on ten...

Śvetāmbara and Digambara sects of Jainism, the last Shruta Kevalin (all knowing by hearsay, that is indirectly) in Jainism. According to the Digambara tradition...

liberation or nirvana by women). According to the Śvetāmbaras, the Digambara sect was formed by a rebellious monk named Sivabhuti in 82 AD. This claim...

BCE, leading to rise of two major sects, Digambara and Śvetāmbara, which were later subdivided in further sub-sects. Major Jewish denominations are Orthodox...

Pulaksagar is a Digambara Jain Monk. Pulaksagar is a Digambara Bispanth monk who was initiated by Acharya Pushpadantsagar. He supports Jain religious ritual...

knowledge. The views of two sects of Jainism, Digambara and Śvētāmbara Jains differ on the subject of kevalins. According to Digambaras, a kevalin does not experience...

Samvatsari and Kshamavani are typically associated with Śvetāmbara sect and Digambara respectively, there is no major difference between the two days and...

famous "Bade Baba" idol inside temple Religion Affiliation Jainism Sect Digambara Deity Rishabhanatha Festivals Mahavir Jayanti Governing body Shri Digambar...