Question

Who was the 24^th Jain Tirthankara?
1. Rishabhdev
2. Mahavira
3. Parshwanath
4. Sumatinath

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Mahavira

The correct answer is Mahavira.

• Mahavira was the 24th Jain Tirthankara.

• Rishabhdev was the first Jain Tirthankara.
• Ajitnath was the second Jain Tirthankara.
• Sambhavnath was the third Jain Tirthankara.
• Abhinandananatha was the fourth Jain Tirthankara.
• Sumatinath was the fifth Jain Tirthankara.
• Parshwanath was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara.

• Tirthankar: 
  • ​A Tirthankar is referred to as ‘teaching god’ or ‘Ford Maker’ in Jainism. 
  • In Jainism, it is believed that each cosmic age produces 24 Tirthankaras.
  • The Tirthankaras in the art are shown in the Kayotsarga pose (dismissing the body).
  • The 24 Tirthankaras are distinguished from each other by the symbolic colours or emblems.