In
Jainism,
Samavasarana or
Samosharana "Refuge to All" is a term for the divine preaching hall of the
Tirthankara. The word
samavasarana is derived from two words,
sama meaning general and
avasara meaning opportunity. A place where all have a common opportunity of acquiring the wisdom. The divine pavilion is built by heavenly beings (
devas) after the tirthankara attain omniscience (
Kevala Jnana). The theme of Samavasaranas has been popular in
Jain art.