current acharya name
In Jainism there is no single “current Acharya.” Each sangh/sect has its own Acharya. As of August 23, 2025, some widely followed Acharyas are:
- Shwetambar Terapanth: Acharya Shri Mahashraman (11th Acharya, entrusted since May 9, 2010). ( anuvibha.org, jvbharati.org, acharyamahashraman.in, timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
- Shwetambar Sthanakvasi (Vardhman Shraman Sangh): Acharya Dr. Shivmuni Ji Maharaj (active; announced 2025 Chaturmas programs). ( khaskhabar.com, anytvnews.com)
- Shwetambar Murtipujak (various gacchas): Different Gachchadhipatis/Acharyas lead different lineages; for example, Acharya Vijay Nityanand Surishwar Ji Maharaj (Padma Shri, 2025). ( en.wikipedia.org)
- Digambara traditions (multiple lineages, so multiple Acharyas): examples active in 2025 include Acharya Vishuddha Sagar Ji Maharaj; Antarmana Acharya Prasanna Sagar Ji Maharaj; Acharya Suvidhi Sagar Ji Maharaj; Acharya Vardhaman Sagar Ji Maharaj. (Note: Acharya Virag Sagar Ji Maharaj took samadhi on July 4, 2024.) ( digjainwiki.org, thestatesman.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, livehindustan.com)
If you share the specific sangh/sect you are asking about, the corresponding Acharya’s name can be identified precisely as of today’s date.