Vidyadhari are a female form of the Vidyadharas (wisdom-holders) in Jain cosmology. They are described as celestial beings who possess great knowledge (vidya) and often magical or miraculous powers. In Jain literature, they are sometimes shown as divine attendants or inhabitants of heavenly realms, and they appear in stories and legends within Jain narratives such as the Jain puranas and biographical hagiographies of Jain figures.

There is also a strand of Jain tradition that describes Vidyadharas (and Vidyadharis) as exceptionally virtuous or highly knowledgeable humans who, through intense tapas and spiritual practice, attained extraordinary abilities. This view appears in various Jain legends and hagiographies, though it is not the sole pattern across all Jain traditions.

Different Jain traditions (Digambara vs. Śvetāmbara) sometimes emphasize different nuances about these beings, but the core idea remains: Vidyadhari are beings associated with wisdom and special powers within Jain cosmology and legend.

If you’d like, I can look for a specific Jain text or legend mentioning Vidyadhari and share a short excerpt in the original language and a plain-language meaning.