In Jainism, Kartikeya (also known as Skanda or Kumara in other traditions) is revered as a prominent Ganadhara (chief disciple) of Lord Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara. According to Jain texts, Kartikeya Muni was the son of King Rishabhanatha and Queen Sunanda. Therefore, the mother of Kartikeya Muni in Jain tradition is Queen Sunanda.