Digambar

Digambar refers to the original and older sect of Jainism. Digambar Jains are the last descendants of ancient sramana tradition.

Monk
(Main|Digambar monk) The three things a Digambar monk can carry:
 * 1) picchi, a broom made up of fallen peacock feathers (for clearing the place before walking or sitting)
 * 2) kamandala, a water gourd
 * 3) Shastra (scriptures)

Every Digambar monk is required to follow 28 vows (vratas) compulsory.

Acharya


The term acharya is used to refer the head of the monastic order Siribhoovalaya, a cryptographic work by the digambara monk, Kumudendu Muni is not yet deciphered completely.