In Jainism, a Ganadhara is a primary disciple of a Tirthankara. All twenty-four Tirthankaras had ganadharas, but the number varied. Ganadhara are at the most honourable position amongst 'Sadhu Pad'. Because they are second provider of 'Diwyadhawani' after 'Teerthankara'. The main Ganadhara of Mahaveer Swami was "Gautam Swami". The monastic sangha of a Tirthankara is divided into a number of Ganas (orders), each headed by a Ganadhara.

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  • In Jainism, a Ganadhara is a primary disciple of a Tirthankara. All twenty-four Tirthankaras had ganadharas, but the number varied. Ganadhara are at the most honourable position amongst 'Sadhu Pad'. Because they are second provider of 'Diwyadhawani' after 'Teerthankara'. The main Ganadhara of Mahaveer Swami was "Gautam Swami". The monastic sangha of a Tirthankara is divided into a number of Ganas (orders), each headed by a Ganadhara. The place of Ganadhara is important in reference of Jain Manglacharan i.e. "Mangalam Bhagwaan Veero, Mangalam Gautamo Gani.. Mangalam Kunkundaryo, Jain Dharmostu Mangalam"
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  • In Jainism, a Ganadhara is a primary disciple of a Tirthankara. All twenty-four Tirthankaras had ganadharas, but the number varied. Ganadhara are at the most honourable position amongst 'Sadhu Pad'. Because they are second provider of 'Diwyadhawani' after 'Teerthankara'. The main Ganadhara of Mahaveer Swami was "Gautam Swami". The monastic sangha of a Tirthankara is divided into a number of Ganas (orders), each headed by a Ganadhara.
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