Current Acharyas of all sects

Below is a simple, up‑to‑date snapshot (as of August 25, 2025) of the current Acharyas heading the main Jain sects and lineages. Different Jain traditions organize leadership differently, so “Acharya” may refer to the head of a whole sect (e.g., Terapanth) or of a monastic lineage (e.g., a Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak gaccha).

Shvetambar Terapanth (single central Acharya)

• Acharya Mahashraman (11th Acharya since May 23, 2010). ( timesofindia.indiatimes.com, en.wikipedia.org)

- More on Acharya Mahashraman:

Shvetambar Sthanakvasi (decentralized; major sangh shown)

• Shraman Sangh: Acharya Shiv Muni ji (current Acharya of the Vardhman Sthanakvasi Jain Shravak Sangh). ( en.wikipedia.org)

- About Sthanakvasi Acharya lineages:

Shvetambar Murtipujak (each gaccha has its own Gacchadhipati/Acharya; examples)

• Tapa Gaccha: Acharya Vijay Nityanand Surishwar (Gacchadhipati; noted in recent records). ( en.wikipedia.org)
• Kharatara Gaccha: Acharya Jinchandra Suri (listed as current/recent Gacchadhipati in contemporary listings). ( jainknowledge.com)
• Achal Gaccha: Acharya Kalaprabhasagarsuri (coronated Gacchadhipati in 2022). ( en.wikipedia.org)
• Other gacchas (illustrative): Tristutik Gaccha (e.g., Acharya-level leadership cited in sangh materials); several sub-lineages maintain their own Acharyas. ( tristutikshrisangh.com)

- Overview of Gacchadhipatis:

Digambar (multiple independent Acharya lineages; examples of currently active Acharyas)

• Acharya Vishuddha Sagar. ( digjainwiki.org)
• Acharya Virag Sagar. ( digjainwiki.org)
• Acharya Suvidhi Sagar. ( timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
• Acharya Vardhaman Sagar. ( timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
• Note: After the nirvana of Acharya Vidyasagar (February 2024), his vast sangh continues under senior disciples; different reports highlight leading Acharyas within that parampara. Public events frequently list multiple Digambar Acharyas serving in their respective sanghs. ( timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

- Background on Acharya charts/lineages:

Important notes for readers

• Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak “Acharya” titles are tied to specific gacchas; there is no single Acharya over all Mūrtipūjaks.
• Sthanakvasi bodies are federated; leadership can vary by sangh.
• Digambar tradition has several Acharyas heading distinct sanghs at the same time.
• Names and appointments can change; for precise local followership, verify with the respective sangh/gaccha announcements. ( en.wikipedia.org, jainknowledge.com)

This list is intentionally simple and representative, preserving the traditional understanding that each sect/lineage maintains its own Acharya structure.