Tirthankar 24 of 24

महावीर स्वामी

Mahavir Swami

Mahavir Swami is Tirthankar number 24 of the 24 Tirthankars of the present time cycle (Digambar tradition). The lanchhan (emblem) is the Lion.

Key facts

Emblem / Lanchhan (लांछन): सिंह (Lion)
Colour (वर्ण): स्वर्ण
Father (पिता): सिद्धार्थ
Mother (माता): त्रिशला (प्रियकारिणी)
Birthplace (जन्मभूमि): कुंडलपुर (कुंडग्राम)
Nirvana place (निर्वाण भूमि): पावापुरी
Height (अवगाहना): 7 हाथ
Lifespan (आयु): 72 वर्ष

Kalyanak (कल्याणक)

Janma: चैत्र शुक्ल 13
Moksha: कार्तिक कृष्ण अमावस्या

Emblem artwork adapted from the Jain Activity Book, Jain Education International (jainelibrary.org).