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Vimalanatha was the thirteenth Jain Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini). According to Jain beliefs, he became a Siddha, a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyamadevi at Kampilya of the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.

Biography

Vimalanatha was the thirteenth Jain Tirthankara of the present age (Avasarpini).[2] According to Jain beliefs, he became a Siddha, a liberated soul which has destroyed all of its karma. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyama Devi at Kampilaji of the Ikshvaku dynasty. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.[2]

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  • Shri vimalnatha swami jain shwetambar temple,Bibwewadi
    Shri vimalnatha swami jain shwetambar temple,Bibwewadi
  • Jain Altarpiece with Vimalanatha in Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 15th century
    Jain Altarpiece with Vimalanatha in Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 15th century
  • Miniature painting from Jodhpur ca. 1800 of 13th Tirthankara or Jina of Jainism
    Miniature painting from Jodhpur ca. 1800 of 13th Tirthankara or Jina of Jainism
  • Bhagwan Vimalnathji idol of Bishangarh
    Bhagwan Vimalnathji idol of Bishangarh

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References

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

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