How many maximum souls have attained moksha on a single day from Palitana
Answer: The widely cited figure is 8.5 crore (85 million) souls. This is the legend that on Fagun Sud Teras (Falgun Shukla Tithi), Shyambh (Shyaambh) and Pradyumna attained moksha along with 8.5 crore mendicants at Bhadva’s Dungar on Palitana’s Shatrunjaya hill. ( jainknowledge.com)
Note:
- There are various list-like legends about moksha at Palitana, and some sources mention different numbers (e.g., large numbers connected with other groups), but 8.5 crore is the commonly cited figure for this specific event at Palitana.
- Traditions (Digambar vs. Śvetāmbara) may recount related events with different emphasis, but the core spiritual message remains the same: many souls attaining moksha at Shatrunjaya is a hallmark of its sanctity.