Panch Kalyanaka
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Panch Kalyanaka are the five chief auspicious events that occur in the life of tirthankara in Jainism. They are commemorated as part of many Jain rituals and festivals.
Chyavana kalyāṇaka
Janma kalyāṇaka
Dīkṣā kalyāṇaka
Kēvalajñāna kalyāṇaka
Pārśvanātha
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Pārśvanātha, or Pārśva and Pārasanātha, was the 23rd of 24 tīrthaṅkaras of Jainism. Pārśvanātha is the earliest Jaina tīrthaṅkara who is acknowledged as a historical figure, with some teachings attrib
The ancient idol of Parshvanatha at Shankheshwar, Gujarat
A 10th-century CE idol of Pārśvanātha from Patan, Gujarat
Parshvanatha led the shramana order in 9th century BCE
23rd Jain Tirthankar, Parshwanatha re-organized the shraman sangha in 9th century BCE