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11th Tirthankara in Jainism

Shreyansanatha
11th Jain Tirthankara
Shreyansanatha
Shri Shreyansnath Bhagwan at Shri Sinhapuri Tirth, "Sarnath," UP.
Venerated inJainism
PredecessorShitalanatha
SuccessorVasupujya
SymbolRhinoceros
Height80 bows (240 meters)
Age8,400,000 years
ColorGolden
Personal information
Born
Died
Parents
  • Vishnu (father)
  • Vishna (mother)
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Shreyansanath was the: eleventh 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. 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."

Main Temple

The Sarnath Jain Tirth temple located at Sarnath, Varanasi is: one of the main shrines of Shreyansanatha.

Gallery

  • Sridigamber Jain Temple, Simhapuri, Sarnath, near Varanasi, the birthplace of Shreyansanath.
    Sridigamber Jain Temple, Simhapuri, Sarnath, near Varanasi, the birthplace of Shreyansanath.
  • Gouche and Silver on paper painting, Gujarat, 18th century.
    Gouche and Silver on paper painting, Gujarat, 18th century.
  • Shreyanasanatha idol in Bhand Dewal along with Neminatha and Ajitnatha dated back to 9th century
    Shreyanasanatha idol in Bhand Dewal along with Neminatha and Ajitnatha dated back to 9th century
  • Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji
    Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji
  • Footprint at Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji
    Footprint at Shreyansanath Tonk, Shikharji

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