Nandavarta

In this article, Nandavarta will be addressed from various perspectives, with the aim of delving into its importance, incidence and relevance today. Along these lines, different aspects related to Nandavarta will be analyzed, focusing on its evolution over time, its impact on society and its influence in different areas. Likewise, relevant data, studies and reflections will be presented that will allow the reader to obtain a comprehensive and enriching vision about Nandavarta. From its origins to its current situation, through its implications in the cultural, social, political or economic sphere, this article aims to shed light on Nandavarta and generate a space for reflection and debate around this very transcendental topic.

A Nandavarta, one of the Jain ashtamangala in the Śvetāmbara tradition.

The Nandavarta or Nandyavarta is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Jainism for the Śvetāmbara sect.[1] It is an ashtamangala which is used for worship, and could be made with rice grains.[2] It is also the symbol of 18th tirthankara Aranatha according to Śvetāmbara tradition and 7th tirthankara Suparshvanatha according to the Digambara tradition.[3] The symbol has 4 arms with compulsorily 9 corners/ turns each.

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  1. ^ The A to Z of Jainism de Kristi L. Wiley édité par Vision Books, p. 45, ISBN 8170946816
  2. ^ Jainism The World of Conquerors, par Natubhai Shah, volume II, p. 31, ISBN 812081939X
  3. ^ Titze 1998, p. 5.

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