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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.[2] According to Jain beliefs, he became a siddha, a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma.[citation needed]

Anantanatha was born to King Sinhasena and Queen Suyasha at Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku dynasty.[2] His birth date was the 13th day of the Vaishakha Krishna month of the Indian calendar.[citation needed]

Literature

  • Ananthnatha Purana was written by Janna in 1230 CE.

Famous Temple

Anantnath Swami Temple in Kalpetta, Kerala

  • Anantnath Swami Temple in Kalpetta, Kerala
    Anantnath Swami Temple in Kalpetta, Kerala
  • Image at Anantnath Swami Temple
    Image at Anantnath Swami Temple
  • Ananthnath Temple, Madhuban
    Ananthnath Temple, Madhuban

See also

References

  1. ^ Tandon 2002, p. 45.
  2. ^ a b Tukol 1980, p. 31.

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