Abhinandananatha (अभिनंदननाथ)

Bhaktamal: Abhinandananatha
Other Names - Abhinandananatha Ji, Abhinandana Swami
Disciples - Vajranabha; Ajita
Aradhya - Jainism
Age: 5,000,000 purva (352.80 Quintillion Years)
Height - 350 dhanusha (1,050 meters)
Color - Golden
Place of Birth - Ayodhya
Birth Day - Second day of the Magh shukla month
Nirvana Place: Sammed Shikhar, Jharkhand
Marital Status – Not Confirmed
Father - King Samvara
Mother - Queen Siddhārthā
Famous - 4th Tirthankara of Jainism
Dynasty: Ikshvaku
Symbol (Lanchhana): MonkeyBhagwan Abhinandananatha is the fourth Tirthankara in Jainism after the third tirthankara Sambhavanatha Ji. Tirthankaras are enlightened spiritual teachers who guide souls toward liberation (moksha) by teaching the path of righteousness, self-discipline, and non-violence.

According to Jain traditions, many auspicious events occurred at the time of his birth, which brought great joy to the kingdom. Hence, he was named Abhinandana, meaning one who is celebrated or welcomed with joy.

Renunciation and Enlightenment of Abhinandananatha Ji
After living a royal life, Lord Abhinandananatha renounced worldly pleasures and accepted asceticism. Through deep meditation and penance, he attained Kevala Jnana (omniscience) and began preaching the path of liberation based on non-violence, truth, and self-control.

Lord Abhinandananatha ultimately attained Nirvana at Shikharji, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Jainism.

Significance of Abhinandananatha Ji
❀ The 4th Tirthankara among the 24 Tirthankaras.
❀ Revered for teaching the principles of Ahimsa (non-violence), truth, and spiritual discipline.
❀ His life inspires followers to pursue the path of self-purification and liberation.