The Śvetāmbara (/ ʃwɛˈtʌmbərə /; also spelled Shwetambara, Shvetambara, Svetambara or Swetambara) is one of the two main branches of Jainism, the other being the Digambara.

Mar 10, 2024 · There are two main sects in Jainism – Svetambara and Digambara. Both agree on the fundamental Jain principles and the five vows in Jainism. However, both have different views when it comes to scriptures, liberation, dress, the birth of Mahavira etc.

Meaning ‘white-clad’ in Sanskrit, the term Śvetāmbara described the white clothing of monks and nuns in this sect. They wear simple white – śveta – cotton robes – ambara. There are also other key features of doctrine and practice that distinguish members of the Śvetāmbara sect.

Jan 16, 2025 · In this article, we will explore the difference between Shwetamber and Digamber, covering their historical origins, distinct features, sub-sects, and key leaders, while highlighting the core differences that define these two branches of Jainism.

Shvetambara, one of the two principal sects of Jainism, a religion of India. The monks and nuns of the Shvetambara sect wear simple white garments. This is in contrast to the practice followed by the parallel sect, the Digambara (“Sky-clad”), which does not admit women into the ascetic order and whose monks are always nude.

Dec 10, 2024 · Jainism has two main sects, theShvetambaras and the Digambaras. Shvetambara monks wear white clothes, whereas Digambara monks do not wear any clothes at all. Each of Jainism's major sects recognizes its own body of sacred scriptures, though many texts are …

Apr 9, 2024 · What is Shwetamber – श्वेताम्बर सम्प्रदाय भी दिगम्बर सम्प्रदाय की तरह ही जैन मुख्यधारा से निकला हुआ जैन सम्प्रदाय है। जिसमे उनका मत है कि कोई भी मोक्ष प्राप्त कर सकता है, चाहे वह गृहस्थ हो या साधु। श्वेताम्बर समुदाय की मुनि सफ़ेद कपडे धारण करते है। इस समुदाय का मानना है कि महिलाएं भी पुरुषों के समान मोक्ष या मुक्ति पाने में सक्षम हैं ।.

Lodhurva Jain temple is a Jain temple in the Lodhruva village of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan. It belongs to the Śvetāmbara sect of Jainism [1] Lodhruva was established as the capital by Rawal Deoraj, the Bhati clan, in 8th−9th century CE. [2][3][4][5] The temple was constructed in the 9th century along with city of Lodhruva.

Śvetāmbara Terapanth (तेरापंथ धर्मसंघ) is a sect of the Śvetāmbara Jainism that was founded by Acharya Bhikshu in Vikram Samvat 1817. Acharya Bhikshu believed in strict adherence to the canonical code of conduct for ascetics as prescribed by Lord Mahavira. Acharya Bhikshu rigorously followed the principles and thus set an example for all to follow.

Jan 22, 2025 · Kesari Singh, the treasurer of Nawab of Faizabad, got the five Jain shrines constructed to mark the birth place of these Thirthankers.