Bhutabali

Acharya Bhutabali

Acharya Bhutabali
Religion Jainism
Sect Digambara

Acharya Bhutabali (c.66 – c.90 CE) was a Digambara monk. He along with Acharya Pushpadanta composed the most sacred Jain text, Satkhandagama.

Life

Bhutabali led a group of monks to spread Jainism in Madurai.[1]

Legacy

Shrut Panchami (scripture fifth) is celebrated by Jains in may every year commemorating Pushpadanta and Bhutabali.[2]

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