Jainism Gainda Rhinoceros Charm – 925 Sterling Silver

Shreyansanatha, 11th Tirthankara, is symbolized by a rhinoceros. Per Jain teachings, he became a Siddha (freed, karma destroyed). Born Falgun Krishna 12 to King Vishnu/Queen Vishna (Simhapuri, near Sarnath, Ikshvaku dynasty). Attained nirvana at Sammet Shikhar (Shravan Krishna 3) with 1000 saints. Associated with the rhinoceros.