13 panth jain surnames
Answer
In Jain tradition, “13 Panth” usually refers to the Terapanth tradition, especially within the Śvetāmbara Sthānakavāsī reform tradition founded by Āchārya Bhikṣu.
However, there is no fixed or scripturally established list of “13 Panth Jain surnames.” Jain surnames are generally based on:
- Family lineage
- Region or village
- Community or caste background
- Historical occupation
- Local social customs
They are not determined by Jain scriptures or by belonging to Terapanth.
Explanation
Many Jain surnames are found across different Jain traditions such as Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak, Sthānakavāsī, Terapanth, Digambar, etc. A surname alone usually does not reliably prove someone’s Jain sect or panth.
Common Jain surnames may include names like:
- Shah
- Mehta
- Doshi
- Jain
- Oswal
- Porwal
- Bhansali
- Ranka
- Kothari
- Surana
- Golechha
- Bafna
- Sethia
But these are community surnames, not officially “13 Panth surnames.”
Takeaway
If you mean Terapanth Jain surnames, there is no authoritative fixed list. Terapanth identity is based on religious tradition and following its discipline, not on surname.