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{{Infobox deity | {{Infobox deity | ||
| type | | type = Jain | ||
| deity_of | | deity_of = 13th Jain [[Tirthankara]] | ||
| image | | image = File: vimalnatha.jpg | ||
| caption | | caption = [[Tirthankara]] [[Vimalanatha]] at Kampilji Shwetambar Jain Temple, Uttar Pradesh | ||
| alt | | alt = Vimalanatha | ||
| venerated_in = [[Jainism]] | | venerated_in = [[Jainism]] | ||
| symbol | | symbol = [[Boar]]{{sfn|Tandon|2002|p=45}} | ||
| color | | color = [[Gold (color)|Golden]] | ||
| father | | father = Kritvarma | ||
| mother | | mother = Shyama (Suramya) | ||
| height | | height = 60 [[Dhanusha (unit)|bows]] (180 meters) | ||
| age | | age = 6,000,000 years | ||
| tree | | tree = | ||
| predecessor | | predecessor = [[Vasupujya]] | ||
| successor | | successor = [[Anantanatha]] | ||
| birth_place = [[Kampilya]] | | birth_place = [[Kampilya]] | ||
| moksha_place = [[Shikharji]] | | moksha_place = [[Shikharji]] | ||
| dynasty = [[Solar dynasty|Ikṣvākuvaṁśa]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Jainism}} | {{Jainism}} | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Vimalanatha was the thirteenth [[Jain]] [[Tirthankara]] of the present age ([[Avasarpini]]).{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} According to Jain beliefs, he became a [[Siddha]], a [[Moksa (Jainism)|liberated soul]] which has destroyed all of its [[Karma in Jainism|karma]]. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyama Devi at Kampilaji of the [[Ikshvaku dynasty]]. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} | Vimalanatha was the thirteenth [[Jain]] [[Tirthankara]] of the present age ([[Avasarpini]]).{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} According to Jain beliefs, he became a [[Siddha]], a [[Moksa (Jainism)|liberated soul]] which has destroyed all of its [[Karma in Jainism|karma]]. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyama Devi at Kampilaji of the [[Ikshvaku dynasty]]. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} His height is mentioned as 60 [[Dhanusha (unit)|dhanusha]].{{sfn|Finegan|1952|p=190}} He is said to have lived for 6,000,000 years.{{sfn|Finegan|1952|p=190}} | ||
Vimalantha is said to have been born 30 ''sagara'' after his predecessor, [[Vasupujya]].{{sfn|Finegan|1952|p=190}} His successor, [[Anantanatha]], is said to have been born 9 ''sagara'' after him.{{sfn|Finegan|1952|p=190}} | |||
==Famous Temples== | ==Famous Temples== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
===Citations=== | |||
{{reflist|30em}} | {{reflist|30em}} | ||
==Sources== | ===Sources=== | ||
* {{citation |last=Johnson |first=Helen M. |author-link=Helen | * {{citation |last=Finegan |first=Jack |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ae4nAAAAYAAJ |title=The archeology of world religions |publisher=[[Princeton University Press]] |year=1952 }} | ||
* {{citation |last=Johnson |first=Helen M. |author-link=Helen Moore Johnson |title=Vimalanathacaritra (Book 4.3 of the Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra) |url=https://www.wisdomlib.org/jainism/book/trishashti-shalaka-purusha-caritra/d/doc213268.html |publisher=[[Maharaja_Sayajirao_University_of_Baroda#Oriental_Institute|Baroda Oriental Institute]] |date=1931 }} | |||
* {{citation |last=Tukol |first=T. K. |author-link=T. K. Tukol |title=Compendium of Jainism |publisher=[[University of Karnataka]] |date=1980 |location=[[Dharwad]] }} | * {{citation |last=Tukol |first=T. K. |author-link=T. K. Tukol |title=Compendium of Jainism |publisher=[[University of Karnataka]] |date=1980 |location=[[Dharwad]] }} | ||
* {{citation |last=Tandon |first=Om Prakash |author-link=Om Prakash Tandon |title=Jaina Shrines in India |publisher=[[Publications Division]], [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]], [[Government of India]] |isbn=81-230-1013-3 |date=2002 |orig-year=1968 |edition=1 |location=[[New Delhi]] }} | * {{citation |last=Tandon |first=Om Prakash |author-link=Om Prakash Tandon |title=Jaina Shrines in India |publisher=[[Publications Division]], [[Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India)|Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]], [[Government of India]] |isbn=81-230-1013-3 |date=2002 |orig-year=1968 |edition=1 |location=[[New Delhi]] }} | ||
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13th Jain Tirthankara | |
 Tirthankara Vimalanatha at Kampilji Shwetambar Jain Temple, Uttar Pradesh | |
| Venerated in | Jainism |
| Predecessor | Vasupujya |
| Successor | Anantanatha |
| Symbol | Boar[1] |
| Height | 60 bows (180 meters) |
| Age | 6,000,000 years |
| Color | Golden |
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| Dynasty | Ikṣvākuvaṁśa |
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Vimalanatha was the thirteenth Jain Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini). According to Jain beliefs, he became a Siddha, a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyamadevi at Kampilya of the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Vimalanatha was the thirteenth Jain Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini).[2] According to Jain beliefs, he became a Siddha, a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyama Devi at Kampilaji of the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.[2] His height is mentioned as 60 dhanusha.[3] He is said to have lived for 6,000,000 years.[3]
Vimalantha is said to have been born 30 sagara after his predecessor, Vasupujya.[3] His successor, Anantanatha, is said to have been born 9 sagara after him.[3]
Famous Temples[edit | edit source]
- Kampilya Jain Temples at Kampilya, Uttar Pradesh: They are 1800 years old with a Bhagawan Vimalanatha idol around 2600 years old.[citation needed]
- Jain Derasar in Dubai
- Shri vimalnatha swami jain shwetambar temple in Bibwewadi, Maharashtra
- Shree Vimalnath Bhagwan Tirth in Dhule
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Shri vimalnatha swami jain shwetambar temple,Bibwewadi -
Jain Altarpiece with Vimalanatha in Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 15th century -
Miniature painting from Jodhpur ca. 1800 of 13th Tirthankara or Jina of Jainism -
Bhagwan Vimalnathji idol of Bishangarh
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Citations[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Tandon 2002, p. 45.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tukol 1980, p. 31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Finegan 1952, p. 190.
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Finegan, Jack (1952), The archeology of world religions, Princeton University Press
- Johnson, Helen M. (1931), Vimalanathacaritra (Book 4.3 of the Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra), Baroda Oriental Institute
- Tukol, T. K. (1980), Compendium of Jainism, Dharwad: University of Karnataka
- Tandon, Om Prakash (2002) [1968], Jaina Shrines in India (1 ed.), New Delhi: Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, ISBN 81-230-1013-3
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