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21 - MAJOR TRADITIONS
Sthänakväsi - Non-Murtipujak (Non-image Worshiper) This is a non-image worshiper sect separated from Shvetämbar Murtipujak. This sect was pioneered by a scholarly householder name Lonkäshah around 1450 AD. Teräpanthi - Non-Murtipujak (Non-image Worshiper) This is a non-image worshiper sect, separated from the Sthanakväsi sect, who follow a different interpretation of Compassion and Penance. This sect was pioneered by Achärya Bhikshu around 1600 AD.
Digambar Sect Digambar Monks wear no cloths at all. They eat one meal a day at the householder's residence. They receive the food in their hands and eat in a standing position. The Digambar nuns wear appropriate cloths. The Digambar sect is also divided into three major sub-sects. Bisa Panth: Image Worshiper Sect They believe in worshiping Tirthankara images in the temple. Their temple is owned and managed by Bhattarak, who perform various temple rituals. Bhattäraks are not true Digambar monks. They wear red cloths, live at the temple and use transportation. They are celibate and eat one meal a day. Teräh Panth - Image Worshiper Sect They also believe in worshiping Tirthankara images in the temple but do not accept Bhattärak's authority. The sect is pioneered by Banarasi Däs. They do not use flowers or fruits in their image worship.
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