Vimalanatha was the thirteenth
Jain Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (; ) is a saviour and supreme preacher of the ''Dharma (Jainism), dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a ''Tirtha (Jainism), tirtha'', a fordable passage across ''Saṃsā ...
of the present age (Avasarpini). According to Jain beliefs, he became a
Siddha
''Siddha'' (Sanskrit: '; "perfected one") is a term that is used widely in Indian religions and culture. It means "one who is accomplished." It refers to perfected masters who have achieved a high degree of perfection of the intellect as we ...
, a
liberated soul which has destroyed all of its
karma
Karma (, from , ; ) is an ancient Indian concept that refers to an action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences. In Indian religions, the term more specifically refers to a principle of cause and effect, often descriptively called ...
. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyamadevi at
Kampilya
Kampilya was the capital of the Panchala Kingdom, which was a mahajanapada mentioned in the Mahabharata. Kampilya was the capital of southern Panchala and Ahichchhatra was the capital of northern Panchala.
Kampilya was ruled by Drupada dur ...
of the
Ikshvaku dynasty
The Solar dynasty or (; ), also called the Ikshvaku dynasty, is a legendary Indian dynasty said to have been founded by Ikshvaku. In Hindu literature, it ruled the Kosala Kingdom, with its capital at Ayodhya, and later at Shravasti. They ...
. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.
Biography
Vimalanatha was the thirteenth
Jain Tirthankara
In Jainism, a ''Tirthankara'' (; ) is a saviour and supreme preacher of the ''Dharma (Jainism), dharma'' (righteous path). The word ''tirthankara'' signifies the founder of a ''Tirtha (Jainism), tirtha'', a fordable passage across ''Saṃsā ...
of the present age (
Avasarpini). According to Jain beliefs, he became a
Siddha
''Siddha'' (Sanskrit: '; "perfected one") is a term that is used widely in Indian religions and culture. It means "one who is accomplished." It refers to perfected masters who have achieved a high degree of perfection of the intellect as we ...
, a
liberated soul which has destroyed all of its
karma
Karma (, from , ; ) is an ancient Indian concept that refers to an action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences. In Indian religions, the term more specifically refers to a principle of cause and effect, often descriptively called ...
. Vimalanatha was born to King Kratavarma and Queen Shyama Devi at Kampilaji of the
Ikshvaku dynasty
The Solar dynasty or (; ), also called the Ikshvaku dynasty, is a legendary Indian dynasty said to have been founded by Ikshvaku. In Hindu literature, it ruled the Kosala Kingdom, with its capital at Ayodhya, and later at Shravasti. They ...
. His birth date was the third day of the Magh Sukla month of the Indian calendar.
Famous Temples
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Kampilya Jain Temples at
Kampilya
Kampilya was the capital of the Panchala Kingdom, which was a mahajanapada mentioned in the Mahabharata. Kampilya was the capital of southern Panchala and Ahichchhatra was the capital of northern Panchala.
Kampilya was ruled by Drupada dur ...
,
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh ( ; UP) is a States and union territories of India, state in North India, northern India. With over 241 million inhabitants, it is the List of states and union territories of India by population, most populated state in In ...
: They are 1800 years old with a Bhagawan Vimalanatha idol around 2600 years old.
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Jain Derasar in Dubai
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Shri vimalnatha swami jain shwetambar temple in
Bibwewadi,
Maharashtra
Maharashtra () is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa to the south, Telangana to th ...
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Shree Vimalnath Bhagwan Tirth in
Dhule
Dhule is one of the largest cities in Maharashtra, and central region of India. The city located in the Dhule District in the northwestern part of Maharashtra state, India known as West Khandesh. Situated on the banks of Panzara River, Dhule i ...
Gallery
Agam_Mandir,_Katraj_Jain_Temple,_Pune.JPG, Shri vimalnatha swami jain shwetambar temple,Bibwewadi
Jain Altarpiece with Vimalanatha LACMA M.67.72.17.jpg, Jain Altarpiece with Vimalanatha in Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 15th century
Jain Vimalnath.jpg, Miniature painting from Jodhpur ca. 1800 of 13th Tirthankara or Jina of Jainism
Vimalnathji at Bishangarh.png, Bhagwan Vimalnathji idol of Bishangarh
See also
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God in Jainism
In Jainism, godliness is said to be the inherent quality of every soul. This quality, however, is subdued by the soul's association with karmic matter. All souls who have achieved the natural state of unlimited bliss, unlimited knowledge ('' k ...
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Arihant (Jainism)
''Arihant'' (, ) is a jiva (soul) who has conquered inner passions such as attachment, anger, pride and greed. Having destroyed four inimical karmas, they realize pure self. ''Arihants'' are also called ''kevalins'' ( omniscient beings) a ...
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Jainism and non-creationism
According to Jain doctrine, the universe and its constituents—soul, matter, space, time, and principles of motion—have always existed. Jainism does not support belief in a creator deity. All the constituents and actions are governed by un ...
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