Gautamswami chayvan tithi
In Jainism, Gautamswami (also known as Gautama Swami) was the chief disciple (ganadhara) of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara. The Chyavan Tithi (Chyavan meaning "conception" or "embodiment") marks the day he entered his mother’s womb.
According to Jain tradition, Gautamswami’s Chyavan Tithi falls on the thirteenth day (Trayodashi) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Kartik in the Jain calendar. This day is observed with devotion, prayers, and sometimes special discourses in Jain temples.
Summary:
- Event: Gautamswami Chyavan (Conception) Tithi
- Date: Kartik Shukla Trayodashi (13th day of bright half of Kartik month)
Jains remember Gautamswami on this day for his wisdom, devotion, and role in spreading Lord Mahavira’s teachings.