Book Title: Jain Center of America NY 2005 06 Pratishtha
Author(s): Jain Center of America NY
Publisher: USA Jain Center America NY
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1) Gautam Swami - Ht: 17" Disciple of Mahavir Swami Adi Guru Gautam - beginning of Gandharvad. He went on Ashtapad in search for salvation. He gained Keval Gyan (Absolute enlightenment) following Nirvana of Mahavir Swami on the auspicious day of Diwali.
3) Padmavati Devi - Ht: 17” She is the Yakshini- divine guardian of Parshwanath. She protects her worshippers. She is the most popular deity among all Jains.
5) Laxmi Devi - Ht: 17" She is the Goddess of wealth. In Kalpasutra, she is a subject of fourth dream of Mata Trishala Devi. She is worshipped particularly at Diwali.
7) Saraswati Devi - Ht: 17" She is the Goddess of knowledge and learning and a symbol of Agamas. She is worshipped on the day of Shruta Panchami.
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