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'''Shreyansanath''' was the eleventh [[Jain]] [[Tirthankara]] of the present age (Avasarpini).{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} According to Jain beliefs, he became a [[Siddha]] | '''Shreyansanath''' was the eleventh [[Jain]] [[Tirthankara]] of the present age (Avasarpini).{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} According to Jain beliefs, he became a [[Siddha]] – a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its [[Karma in Jainism|karma]]. Shreyansanatha was born to King ''Vishnu'' and Queen ''Vishna'' at Simhapuri, near [[Sarnath]] in the [[Ikshvaku dynasty]]. His birth date was the twelfth day of the Falgun Krishna month of the Indian calendar.{{sfn|Tukol|1980|p=31}} | ||
==Main Temple== | ==Main Temple== | ||
[[Sarnath | The [[Sarnath Jain Tirth]] temple located at [[Sarnath]], [[Varanasi]] is one of the main shrines of Shreyansanatha. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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11th Jain Tirthankara | |
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| Predecessor | Shitalanatha |
| Successor | Vasupujya |
| Symbol | Rhinoceros[1] |
| Height | 80 bows (240 meters) |
| Age | 8,400,000 years |
| Color | Golden |
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Shreyansanath was the eleventh 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. Shreyansanatha was born to King Vishnu and Queen Vishna at Simhapuri, near Sarnath in the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the twelfth day of the Falgun Krishna month of the Indian calendar.[2]
Main Temple
The Sarnath Jain Tirth temple located at Sarnath, Varanasi is one of the main shrines of Shreyansanatha.
Gallery
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Sridigamber Jain Temple, Simhapuri, Sarnath, near Varanasi, the birthplace of Shreyansanath. -
Gouche and Silver on paper painting, Gujarat, 18th century. -
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Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji -
Footprint at Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji
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Notes
- ↑ Tandon, Om Prakash (2002) [1968], Jaina Shrines in India (1 ed.), New Delhi: Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, pp. 44–5, ISBN 81-230-1013-3
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Tukol 1980, p. 31.
References
- Johnson, Helen M. (1931), Shreyamsanathacaritra (Book 4.1 of the Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra), Baroda Oriental Institute
- Tukol, T. K. (1980), Compendium of Jainism, Dharwad: Karnatak University
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