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Here is the traditional list of the 24 Tirthankars of Jain Dharma.
| No. | Tirthankar | Lanchhan / Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shri Rishabhdev / Adinath Bhagwan | Bull |
| 2 | Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan | Elephant |
| 3 | Shri Sambhavnath Bhagwan | Horse |
| 4 | Shri Abhinandannath Bhagwan | Monkey |
| 5 | Shri Sumatinath Bhagwan | Curlew / Krauncha bird |
| 6 | Shri Padmaprabhu Bhagwan | Red Lotus |
| 7 | Shri Suparshvanath Bhagwan | Swastik |
| 8 | Shri Chandraprabhu Bhagwan | Moon |
| 9 | Shri Pushpadant / Suvidhinath Bhagwan | Crocodile / Makara |
| 10 | Shri Sheetalnath Bhagwan | Shrivatsa / Kalpavriksha |
| 11 | Shri Shreyansnath Bhagwan | Rhinoceros |
| 12 | Shri Vasupujya Bhagwan | Buffalo |
| 13 | Shri Vimalnath Bhagwan | Boar |
| 14 | Shri Anantnath Bhagwan | Falcon / Porcupine |
| 15 | Shri Dharmanath Bhagwan | Vajra |
| 16 | Shri Shantinath Bhagwan | Deer |
| 17 | Shri Kunthunath Bhagwan | Goat |
| 18 | Shri Aranath Bhagwan | Nandavarta / Fish |
| 19 | Shri Mallinath Bhagwan | Kalash / Water pot |
| 20 | Shri Munisuvrat Swami | Tortoise |
| 21 | Shri Naminath Bhagwan | Blue Lotus |
| 22 | Shri Neminath Bhagwan | Conch |
| 23 | Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan | Snake hood |
| 24 | Shri Mahavir Swami Bhagwan | Lion |
About Pictures
In Jain tradition, Tirthankar images are worshipped in a peaceful meditative posture. Most Tirthankar idols look spiritually similar because they represent the pure, detached, omniscient soul. They are usually identified by their lanchhan, meaning symbol, placed below the idol.
Spiritual Understanding
A Tirthankar is a supreme liberated teacher who establishes the path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct. The 24 Tirthankars guide souls toward liberation through:
- Ahimsa — non-violence
- Satya — truth
- Aparigraha — non-possessiveness
- Self-discipline
- Purification of the soul
Takeaway
The pictures of Tirthankars are not for physical identity, but for spiritual inspiration. Their symbols help devotees recognize each Tirthankar while remembering the path of liberation they taught.
