In Jain tradition, marriages are ideally within the Jain community. Traditionally both Digambar and Śvetāmbara communities value marrying within the faith, and intermarriage (with non‑Jains) is generally discouraged.

Who is more open?

• broadly speaking, urban and more reform‑minded communities within Śvetāmbara Jain groups have sometimes shown a willingness to consider interfaith marriages or marriages with converts, though this is not universal.
• Digambar communities tend to be more conservative on this issue, and open acceptance of such marriages is less common.

Important nuance

• Attitudes vary widely by family, region, temple, and local community leadership. Some families or individuals may be welcoming if the partner respects Jain beliefs and practices, while others may strongly prefer a Jain partner.
• If both partners are Jain but from different sects or sub‑groups, there can be discussions about rituals, offerings, and family expectations, but this is a separate conversation from interfaith marriage.

If you’re navigating this

• discuss with elders or a trusted Jain teacher/priest in your local community to understand what is customary and what is possible in your specific context.
• consider how the partner respects Jain practices (lakshana, sallekhana considerations, fasting, puja, etc.) and whether they’re open to learning about Jain dharma.
• be clear about family expectations, rituals, and how children’s upbringing would be approached.

If you’d like, tell me your specific community (Digambar or Śvetāmbara) and your region, and I can explain typical practices more precisely for that context.