Śvetāmbara (Shwetambar) means “white-clad.” They are one of the two main Jain sects, the other being Digambar. The split between Śvetāmbara and Digambara happened several centuries after Mahavira, during the early centuries CE, and is explained differently in each tradition. In Śvetāmbara tradition, the schism is often dated around 83 CE or later, with the final gathering that codified their canon taking place at Vallabhi in Gujarat in the 5th–6th century CE. Śvetāmbaras traditionally hold that their Agamas were preserved and compiled, and they practice temple devotion with images, while Digambaras emphasize nudity for monks and hold a different scriptural lineage. The key distinguishing points are monastic dress, views on women’s moksha, and which scriptures are accepted as authentic. For a concise overview in Jain Knowledge’s framework, see their explanation of why the sects were created.