“Baistola” (also written Bais‑tola / Baisa‑tola / Baistola) is a name for a Jain sub‑tradition within Śvetāmbara Sthānakavāsī Jains.

In simple words:

• It belongs to the non‑idol‑worshipping (a‑mūrti‑pūjaka) Śvetāmbara stream.
• Historically it comes from the reform movements starting with Lonka Panth, then Sthānakvāsī tradition.
• A key acharya in this line is Acharya Dharmadasji, whose disciples were grouped into 22 “tola” (branches), so the sampradāya came to be called “Bais‑tola” = 22 branches.
• Baistola Jains:

- Do not focus on temple/idol worship - Emphasize upāśray / sthānaka, satsang, scriptural study, and ethical practice - Are close in spirit to other Sthānakavāsī and Terāpanthī groups, but with their own separate historical lineage and organization.

You can read a simple explanation comparing Baistola (22‑panthī Sthānakvāsī) and Terāpanthī here: