When was stanakvasi founded ?

Śtānakavāsī is a reformist sect within the Śvetāmbara tradition of Jainism, emphasizing meditation and rejecting idol worship. It emerged as a distinct movement around the 17th century CE, aiming to return to the original ascetic practices of Jain monks without temple idol rituals. The sect focuses on spiritual discipline through meditation (dhyāna) and scriptural study rather than external worship forms. This foundation period is well recognized in Jain historical studies, positioning Śtānakavāsī as a significant reform within Jainism during the early modern period.