Ādinātha Bhagwan, also known as Ādīśvara or Rishabhanatha, is the first Tirthankara of the current time cycle in Jainism. Each Tirthankara has Ganadharas (chief disciples), who are enlightened beings that help spread the teachings (Dharma) of the Tirthankara.

The principal Ganadhar (chief disciple) of Ādinātha Bhagwan (Adeshwar Bhagwan) was Acharya Vrishabhasena (also called Vrishabhasen or Rishabhsen). Traditionally, it is believed that Ādinātha had 84 Ganadharas. Among them, Vrishabhasena is considered the chief Ganadhar.

Summary:

• Ādinātha Bhagwan's chief Ganadhar: Vrishabhasena (Vrishabhasen)
• Total Ganadharas: 84

The Ganadharas played an important role in systematizing and spreading the teachings of the Tirthankara, forming the first Jain Sangha or community.