A simple way to learn the 24 Tirthankars and their lanchhans (symbols) is to study them in order and use repetition.

Easy method

1. Learn the names in sequence from 1 to 24.
2. Learn one symbol with each name.
3. Revise daily by writing them again and again.
4. Use flashcards: one side name, other side lanchhan.
5. Group them by pattern so they are easier to remember.

24 Tirthankars and their symbols

1. Rishabhdev — Bull
2. Ajitnath — Elephant
3. Sambhavnath — Horse
4. Abhinandan Swami — Monkey
5. Sumatinath — Goose
6. Padmaprabhu — Lotus
7. Suparshvanath — Swastik
8. Chandraprabhu — Moon
9. Pushpadanta / Suvidhinath — Crocodile
10. Sheetalnath — Kalpavriksha / Shrivatsa
11. Shreyanshnath — Rhinoceros
12. Vasupujya — Buffalo
13. Vimalnath — Boar
14. Anantanath — Falcon / Bear
15. Dharmanath — Thunderbolt
16. Shantinath — Deer
17. Kunthunath — Goat
18. Aranath — Fish
19. Mallinath — Water pot / Kalash
20. Munisuvrat Swami — Tortoise
21. Naminath — Blue lotus
22. Neminath — Conch shell
23. Parshvanath — Serpent
24. Mahavir Swami — Lion

Helpful memory trick

You can remember some famous pairs first:

• Rishabhdev – Bull
• Parshvanath – Snake
• Mahavir – Lion
• Chandraprabhu – Moon
• Padmaprabhu – Lotus
• Neminath – Conch

Best way to memorize

Write this list 5 times:

• Name
• Number
• Symbol

Example:

• 1. Rishabhdev — Bull
• 2. Ajitnath — Elephant
• 3. Sambhavnath — Horse

If you want, I can also make this into a very easy mnemonic chart in English or Hindi for faster memorization.