72 thirthankara symbols
There are 24 Tirthankaras, and each has a distinct lanchhana (symbol/emblem). If you meant “72”, please note that Tirthankaras are 24, not 72.
24 Tirthankaras and their symbols
- Rishabhdev — Bull
- Ajitnath — Elephant
- Sambhavnath — Horse
- Abhinandan Swami — Monkey
- Sumatinath — Curlew / Chakravak bird
- Padmaprabhu — Red lotus
- Suparshvanath — Swastika
- Chandraprabhu — Moon
- Pushpadantanath / Suvidhinath — Crocodile
- Shitalnath — Shrivatsa
- Shreyanshnath — Rhino
- Vasupujya — Buffalo
- Vimalnath — Boar
- Anantanath — Falcon / Bear
(Traditions differ slightly)
- Dharmanath — Thunderbolt / Vajra
- Shantinath — Deer
- Kunthunath — Goat
- Aranath — Fish
- Mallinath — Water-pot / Kalash
- Munisuvratanath — Tortoise
- Naminath — Blue lotus
- Neminath — Conch
- Parshvanath — Serpent
- Mahavir Swami — Lion
Short note
- The symbol is called lanchhana in Jain tradition.
- It helps identify each Tirthankara in idols, paintings, and worship.
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