Description of symbols of 24 trithankars

In Jainism, each of the 24 Tirthankaras is associated with a unique symbol (lanchhana) that helps devotees identify them in temples and scriptures. These symbols often appear beneath the idols of Tirthankaras and hold spiritual significance. Here is a list of the 24 Tirthankaras along with their respective symbols:

1. Rishabhanatha (Adinath)

Symbol: Bull (Vṛṣabha)

1. Ajitanatha

Symbol: Elephant

1. Sambhavanatha

Symbol: Horse

1. Abhinandananatha

Symbol: Ape (Monkey)

1. Sumatinatha

Symbol: Curlew (Heron)

1. Padmaprabha

Symbol: Red Lotus

1. Suparshvanatha

Symbol: Swastika

1. Chandraprabha

Symbol: Moon

1. Pushpadanta (Suvidhinatha)

Symbol: Crocodile

1. Shitalanatha

Symbol: Shrivatsa (a peculiar mark or knot)

1. Shreyansanatha

Symbol: Rhinoceros

1. Vasupujya

Symbol: Buffalo

1. Vimalanatha

Symbol: Boar

1. Anantanatha

Symbol: Hawk (Falcon)

1. Dharmanatha

Symbol: Vajra (Thunderbolt)

1. Shantinatha

Symbol: Deer

1. Kunthunatha

Symbol: Goat

1. Aranatha

Symbol: Nandavarta (complex geometric figure)

1. Mallinatha

Symbol: Kalasha (Pot)

1. Munisuvratanatha

Symbol: Tortoise

1. Naminatha

Symbol: Blue Lotus

1. Neminatha

Symbol: Conch Shell

1. Parshvanatha

Symbol: Serpent

1. Mahavira

Symbol: Lion

These symbols are deeply revered and play an important role in Jain worship, iconography, and art, signifying the distinct identity and virtues of each Tirthankara.