Jain gacchatipati list

In Jainism, a gaccha is a monastic lineage or sect, primarily within the Śvetāmbara tradition. Each gaccha is headed by a leader known as the Gacchatipati (also spelled Gacchadhipati or Gacchādhipati), who is the spiritual head or chief of that particular gaccha. The gaccha system is especially prominent among Śvetāmbara Murtipujak Jains.

Here is a list of some major Śvetāmbara gacchas and their notable Gacchatipatis (past and present), but please note that the Gacchatipati may change over time as new leaders are appointed:

Major Śvetāmbara Gacchas and Their Gacchatipatis

1. Kharatara Gaccha

- Current/Recent Gacchatipati: Acharya Shri Jinchandra Suri Maharaj Saheb - Notable Past Gacchatipatis: Acharya Jina Chandra Suri, Acharya Jinendra Suri

2. Tapa Gaccha

- Current/Recent Gacchatipati: Acharya Shri Vijay Nityanand Suri Maharaj Saheb (as per recent listings) - Notable Past Gacchatipatis: Acharya Vijayanandsuri (Atmaramji), Acharya Prem Surishwarji

3. Tristutik Gaccha

- Current/Recent Gacchatipati: Acharya Shri Mahendrasuri Maharaj Saheb (as known in recent times)

4. Vimal Gaccha

- Current/Recent Gacchatipati: Acharya Shri Vimalsuri Maharaj Saheb

5. Anchala Gaccha

- Current/Recent Gacchatipati: Acharya Shri Anand Suri Maharaj Saheb

6. Patan Gaccha

- Current/Recent Gacchatipati: Acharya Shri Pramod Suri Maharaj Saheb

7. Parshvacandra Gaccha

- Current/Recent Gacchatipati: Acharya Shri Chandrasuri Maharaj Saheb

Notes:

• The above names are based on traditional listings and may change as new Acharyas are appointed.
• The Tapa Gaccha is the largest gaccha among Śvetāmbara Murtipujak Jains.
• The Kharatara Gaccha and Tristutik Gaccha are also significant.
• Digambara tradition does not use the gaccha nomenclature in the same way.

If you need a more detailed or updated list for a specific gaccha, please specify which one, as the Gacchatipati may change with new appointments.