Among Digambars also there ARE sub‑sects. It is not “only in Shwetambars”.

Very simple overview:

1. Main sub‑sects in Śvetāmbars

- Mūrtipūjak (Derāvāsī) – idol‑worshipping. - Sthānakvāsī – no idols, simple halls (sthanak). - Terāpanthī (Śvetāmbara) – non‑idolatrous, very disciplined order under one Āchārya. You can read a short explanation here

1. Main sub‑sects in Digambars

Names are different, but idea is same: different ways of worship and following tradition. - Bīsapanth / Bisapanthi (20‑panthi) – more traditional, temple worship with flowers, lamps, etc. - Terāpanth (Digambar, 13‑panthi) – reformist, reduced rituals, less Bhattāraka authority. - Taranpanth (Samaiyapanth) – focus on scriptures and inner worship, mostly no idols. - Smaller: Gumanpanth, Totapanth etc. Short explanation here

1. Why people feel sub‑sects are “only” in Śvetāmbars?

- Śvetāmbara sub‑sects (Mūrtipūjak / Sthānakvāsī / Terāpanthī) are very visibly different in dress, temples, and style, so people notice them easily. - Digambar sub‑sects are mostly differences in ritual details (flowers or not, Bhattāraka system, type of pūjā, focus on scriptures, etc.). From outside, all still “look” Digambar, so many don’t realise they are separate panths.

1. Important point in Jain Dharma

- All these are upasampradāya (sub‑traditions). - Core Jain tattva is same: samyak darśan, samyak jñān, samyak chāritra, and ahimsā–aparigraha as foundation. - Anekāntavād also teaches us to respect differences in practice while keeping focus on inner purity and moksha.