Anantanatha
Anantanatha was the fourteenth Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini) of Jainism. According to Jain beliefs, he became a siddha, a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma.
Biography
Anantanatha was the fourteenth Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini) of Jainism. According to Jain beliefs, he became a siddha, a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma.
Anantanatha was born to King Sinhasena and Queen Suyasha at Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the 13th day of the Vaishakha Krishna month of the Indian calendar.
Literature
- Ananthnatha Purana was written by Janna in 1230 CE.
Famous Temple
Anantnath Swami Temple in Kalpetta, Kerala
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Anantnath Swami Temple in Kalpetta, Kerala
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Image at Anantnath Swami Temple
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Ananthnath Temple, Madhuban
See also
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References
- ^ Tandon 2002, p. 45.
- ^ Tukol 1980, p. 31.
Sources
- Johnson, Helen M. (1931), Anantanathacaritra (Book 4.4 of the Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra), Baroda Oriental Institute
- Tukol, T. K. (1980), Compendium of Jainism, Dharwad: University of Karnataka
- Tandon, Om Prakash (2002) [1968], Jaina Shrines in India (1 ed.), New Delhi: Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, ISBN 81-230-1013-3