Śvetāmbara (श्वेतांबर) means "white-clad." In this Jain sect, monks and nuns traditionally wear white clothes, and they preserve certain scriptures and canonical texts that differ from Digambara traditions. Śvetāmbara temples and communities are widespread in many parts of India.

Digambara (Digambar) means "sky-clad" or "bare-armed." Digambara monks traditionally go without clothes, symbolizing renunciation, and they follow a different set of canonical scriptures and interpretations from Śvetāmbara.

Key differences in brief:

• Attire: Śvetāmbara monks wear white robes; Digambara monks are traditionally naked.
• Scriptures: Both traditions revere Jain teachings, but they have different accepted canons and textual lineages.
• Practices and iconography: Some rituals, temple layouts, and festival observances differ between the two communities.

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