Gaccha, alternatively spelled as Gachchha, is a monastic order, along with lay followers, of the image worshipping Murtipujaka Śvetāmbara sect of Jainism.
During 1000 to 1300 CE, the Gaccha replaced these Kula as basic divisions of community.
The number of 84 Gacchas is still spoken of by the Jains, but the lists that have been hitherto published are very discordant.
As a result of this reform, most Śvetāmbara Jain monks today belong to Tapa Gaccha.
[8][7] His pupil, Jineshvara, got honorary title 'Kharatara' (Sharp witted or Fierce) because he defeated Suracharya, leader of Chaityavasis in public debate in 1023 at Anahilvada Patan.