Jain cosmology states that infinite tīrthaṅkaras (supreme preachers of the dharma) have existed since beginningless time, with more infinite tīrthaṅkaras yet to come. This article lists, in chronological order, the names, emblems, colors, etc. of the twenty-four tirthankaras in Jainism present in the current Avasarpini (cosmic half-time cycle).
S.No. Tirthankara Image Heaven before birth Birthplace;consecration Parents Complexion Symbol Height Number of years lived Tree Attendantspirits Male disciple;female disciple Place of Nirvana Birth 1 Rishabhanatha Sarvarthasiddha Ayodhya;Kailash Nabhiby Marudevi Golden Bull 1,500 meters 592.704 quintillion years Vata(Ficus benghalensis) Gomukha andChakreshvari Pundarika;Brahmi Ashtapaad 10224 years ago 2 Ajitanatha Vijayavimana Ayodhya;Shikharji Jitashatruby Vijaya Golden Elephant 1,350 meters 508.032 quintillion years Shala(Shorea robusta) Mahayaksha andAjitabala; or Rohini Simhasena;Phalgu Shikharji 5 × 10223 years ago 3 Sambhavanatha Uvarimagraiveka Shravasti;Shikharji Jitariby Sena Golden Horse 1,200 meters 423.36 quintillion years Prayala(Buchanania latifolia) Trimukha andDuritari;or Prajnapti Charu;Shyama Shikharji 2 × 10223 years ago 4 Abhinandananatha Jayantavimana Ayodhya;Shikharji Samvaraby Siddhartha Golden Monkey 1,050 meters 352.8 quintillion years Priyangu (Setaria italica, sometimes known as Panicum italicum) Nayaka andKalika; orYaksheshvara andVajrashrinkhala Vajranabha;Ajita Shikharji 10223 years ago 5 Sumatinatha Jayantavimana Ayodhya;Shikharji Megharathaby Mangala Golden Goose 900 meters 282.24 quintillion years Shala(Shorea robusta) Tumburu andMahakali; orPurushadatta Charama;Kashyapi Shikharji 10222 years ago 6 Padmaprabhu Uvarimagraiveka Kaushambi;Shikharji Shridharaby Susima Red Lotus 750 meters 211.68 quintillion years Chhatra Kusuma andShyama; orManovegaor Manogupti Pradyotana;Rati Shikharji 10221 years ago 7 Suparshvanatha Madhyamagraiveka Varanasi;Shikharji Supratishthaby Prithvi Golden Swastika 600 meters 141.12 quintillion years Shirisha(Albizia lebbeck) Matangaand Shanta; orVaranandi and Kali Vidarbha;Soma Shikharji 10220 years ago 8 Chandraprabhu Vijayantadevaloka Chandrawati or Chandrapura;Sammed Shikharji Mahasenaby Lakshmana White Crescent Moon 450 meters 70.56 quintillion years Naga Vijaya and Bhrikuti; orShyama or Vijayaand Jvalamalini Dinna;Sumana Shikharji 10219 years ago 9 Suvidhinatha/Pushpadanta Anatadevaloka Kakandi;Shikharji Sugrivaby Rama White Crocodile 300 meters 14.112 quintillion years Shala(Shorea robusta) Ajita andSutaraka; or Mahakali Varahaka;Varuni Shikharji 10218 years ago 10 Shitalanatha Achyutadevaloka Bhaddilpur;Shikharji Dridharathaby Nanda Golden Kalpavriksha 270 meters 7.056 quintillion years Priyangu (, Panicum italicum) Brahma andAshoka; orManavi Nanda;Suyasha Shikharji 10217 years ago 11 Shreyansanatha Achyutadevaloka Simhapuri;Shikharji Vishnurajaby Vishnu Golden Rhinoceros 240 meters 8.4 million years Tanduka Yaksheta andManavi; orIshvara andGauri Kashyapa;Dharani Shikharji 10212 years ago 12 Vasupujya Pranatadevaloka Champapuri;Champapuri Vasupujyaby Jaya Red Buffalo 210 meters 7.2 million years Patala(Bignonia suaveolens) Kumara andChandra; orGandhari Subhuma;Dharani Champapuri 4 × 10211 years ago 13 Vimalanatha Mahasaradevaloka Kampilyapura;Shikharji Kritavarmaby Shyama Golden Boar 180 meters 6 million years Jambu(Eugenia jambolana) Shanmukha andVidita; orVairoti) Mandara;Dhara Shikharji 1.6 × 10211 years ago 14 Anantanatha Pranatadevaloka Ayodhya;Shikharji Simhasenaby Suyasha Golden Porcupine 150 meters 3 million years Ashoka(Saraca asoca) Patala andAnkusha; orAnantamati Yasha;Padma Shikharji 7 × 10210 years ago 15 Dharmanatha Vijayavimana Ratnapuri;Shikharji Bhanuby Suvrata Golden Vajra 135 meters 1 million years Dadhiparna(Clitoria ternatea) Kinnara andKandarpa;or Manasi Arishta;Arthashiva Sammed Shikharji 3 × 10210 years ago 16 Shantinatha Sarvarthasiddha Gajapura or Hastinapuri;Shikharji Vishvasenaby Achira Golden Deer 120 meters 100,000 years Nandi(Cedrela toona) Garuda andNirvani; orKimpurusha andMahamanasi Chakrayuddha;Shuchi Shikharji 10194 years ago 17 Kunthunatha Sarvarthasiddha Gajapura or Hastinapuri;Shikharji Surarajaby Shridevi Golden Goat 105 meters 95,000 years Vata(Ficus benghalensis) Gandharva andBala; orVijaya Samba;Damini Sammed Shikharji 10194 years ago 18 Aranatha Sarvarthasiddha Gajapura or Hastinapuri;Shikharji Sudarshanaby Devi Golden Fish 90 meters 84,000 years Amba(Mangifera indica) Yaksheta andDhana; orKendra andAjita Kumbha;Rakshita Shikharji 16,585,000 BCE 19 Mallinatha Jayantadevaloka Mithila;Shikharji Kumbharajaby Prabhavati Blue Kalasha 75 meters 55,000 years Ashoka(Saraca asoca) Kubera andDharanapriya;or Aparajita Abhikshaka;Bandhumati Shikharji 6,584,980 BCE 20 Munisuvrata Aparajitadevaloka Rajagriha;Shikharji Sumitrarajaby Padmavati Black Tortoise 60 meters 30,000 years Champaka(Magnolia champaca) Varuna andNaradatta; orBahurupini Malli;Pushpavati Shikharji 1,184,980 BCE 21 Naminatha Pranatadevaloka Mithila;Sammed Shikharji Vijayarajaby Vapra Golden Blue Water Lily 45 meters 10,000 years Bakula(Mimusops elengi) Bhrikuti andGandhari; orChamundi Shubha;Anila Shikharji 584,979 BCE 22Neminatha Aparajitadevaloka Sauripura;Girnar Samudravijayaby Shivadevi Black Shankha 30 meters 1,000 years Vetasa (Salix caprea Linn) Gomedha andAmbika; orSarvahna andKushmandini Varadatta;Yakshadinna Girnar 84,000 years ago 23 Parshvanatha Pranatadevaloka Varanasi;Sammed Shikharji Ashvasenaby Vamadevi Green Snake 13.5 feet 100 years Dhataki(Woodfordia fruticosa) Parshvayaksha orDharanendraand Padmavati Aryadinna; Pushpachuda Shikharji 872 BCE 24 Mahavira Pranatadevaloka Kshatriyakund;Pavapuri Siddhartharaja and Trishala Golden Lion 6 feet 72 years Teak(Tectona grandis) Matanga andSiddhayika Indrabhuti;Chandanabala Pavapuri 599 BCE
The total length of the lifespans of all 24 Tīrthaṅkaras combined equals 2.603672 sextillion years.
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