Tristutik Gachchha

Tristutik Gachchha

Tristutik Gachchha was an origin of the Tapa Gachchha of the Svetambara sect of Jainism. It was established in 1194 A.D. (Vikram Samvat 1250). It was known as Agama Gachchha in ancient times.

The 'Tristutik' Gachchha was reformed by Acharya Rajendrasuri.As in the Tristutik' way of worship, there is only devotion to Jain Tirthankar, they do not believe in worshiping other gods known as "devi-devata" like Padmavati, Bharava, Gantakarna, Manibhadra etc during the rituals like Pratikraman, Samayik, Bhaavanusthans. They respect them as extraordinary living beings and do remember and honour in special rituals of Derasar Pratistha, Big Pujas etc.

This sect of Jainism is also in the Murtipujaka deravasi division of Shvetambar.

References

*Jain Paramapara nou Itihaas-Part-2,page 391.
*Gachcha Mata Prabandha, by Acharya Buddhisagar Suri.


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