In Jainism, the term Ganadhara "troupe leader" is used to refer the chief disciple of a Tirthankara. In samavasarana, the Tirthankara sat on a throne without touching it (about two inches above it). Around, the Tirthankara sits the Ganadharas. The function of Ganadhara, according to Digambara tradition, is to interpret and mediate to other people the divine sound (divyadhwani) which the Digamabaras claim emanates from Tirthankara's body when he preaches and which would otherwise be unintelligible.

In Jainism, the term Ganadhara "troupe leader" is used to refer the chief disciple of a Tirthankara. In samavasarana, the Tirthankara sat on a throne without touching it (about two inches above it). Around, the Tirthankara sits the Ganadharas. The function of Ganadhara, according to Digambara tradition, is to interpret and mediate to other people the divine sound (divyadhwani) which the Digamabaras claim emanates from Tirthankara's body when he preaches and which would otherwise be unintelligible.