First Jaina Council:
• The First Jaina Council was held at Pataliputra around 300 BCE.
• It was presided by Sthulabhadra.
• Jainism was split into two factions at this council ie Svetambara and Digambara.
• The Jains classified Mahavira’s teachings into twelve Angas during this council.
Second Jaina Council:
• The Second Jaina Councils were held simultaneously at the same time at Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) and Vallabhi (Gujarat).
• The council at Mathura was presided by Skandila whereas the council at Vallabhi was presided by Nagarjuna.
Third Jaina Council:
• The Vallabhi council II is another name for the Third Jain Council.
• The monks of the Svetambara sect gathered this council in Vallabhi, presently in Gujarat.
• Devarddhigani Kshamashramana presided over this council.