hi! what is the correct term for the statues representing tirthankaras?
The statues representing Tirthankaras are called Pratimā (plural: Pratimā̃) or simply Murti. Both terms are commonly used in Jain texts and temples to refer to the image or idol of a Tirthankara. In practice, you may hear “Tirthankar Pratimā” or “Tirthankar Murti.”