Deravasi is a term for a sect of Jainism which includes all members of the Shvetambar sect who are not members of the Sthanakvasi division of the sect. Deravasis differ from Sthanakvasis in that they go to a derasar instead of a sthanak and the pray towards statues. They may or may not believe that siddhas, or liberated souls, have a form whereas Sthanakvasi Jains nearly always believe that do not. Also, Deravasi monks only wear the muhapatti, a piece of cloth over the mouth, during prayer. There are more Deravasi Jains than Sthanakvasi Jains in India. Jainism (pronounced in English as //), traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म), is a religion and philosophy originating in ancient India. ... The Shvetambara (White-Clad) are a Jainist sect. ... A sect is generally a small religious or political group that has branched off from a larger established group. ... Sthanakvasi is a sect of Jainism that believes that God is nirakar (i. ... A derasar is a temple for followers of Jainism. ... A Siddha in Sanskrit means One who is accomplished and refers to perfected masters who have transcended the Ahamkara (Ego or I-maker), have subdued their minds to be subservient to their Awareness, and have transformed their bodies composed of dense Rajo-tama Gunas into pure Satvic light. ...