what is the name of the broom
In Jainism, there are mainly two “brooms” people ask about:
- Rajoharaṇ (or Rajoharaṇam)
- This is the small white broom made of soft threads used by many Jain sādhus, sādhvīs, and some laypeople. - It is used to gently sweep the ground or seat before sitting or walking, to avoid harming tiny living beings (insects, ants, small organisms).
- Pinchhi (or Pinchi)
- This is the peacock-feather broom carried especially by Digambar Jain monks. - It is also used to gently move insects away before sitting, walking, or placing something, again to practice ahiṁsā (non‑violence).
So, if you meant the thread broom, its name is Rajoharaṇ. If you meant the peacock-feather broom, its name is Pinchhi.