What is the primary difference between Sthanakvasi and other Shvetambaras?

Sthanakvasis reject idol worship and temple rituals, focusing instead on internal meditation and scriptural study.

Sub-sects of Jainism

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Sthanakvasi sect belongs to Jainism. It is a sub-sect of the Shvetambara tradition that does not believe in idol worship or temple rituals.

Exam Year

2018

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_PHI_2018_12 Ref: The Jaina Path of Purification by Padmanabh Jaini