Upkeśa Gaccha is the oldest gaccha of Śvetāmbara Jainism. It is one of the 84 gacchas of the Śvetāmbara sect that were once in existence. Unlike most other gacchas that follow Mahavira's lineage and b
An idol of Kakkasūri of Upakeśa Gaccha at Pañcāsara Pārśvanātha (new) Temple. The idol was consecrated in 1452 Vikrama Saṃvat (=1395-96 C. E.))
In Jainism, the term Ganadhara is used to refer the chief disciple of a Tirthankara. In samavasarana, the Tīrthankara sat on a throne without touching it. Around, the Tīrthankara sits the Ganadharas.