Jain Shwetambar Murtipujak groups are organized around temple/community activities and trust/society committees. Here are practical steps to join:

• Identify a local Shwetambar Jain temple or derasar that follows the Murtipujak tradition (murti puja and idol worship). Visit the temple for a first-hand sense of the community and their rituals.
• Talk to the temple priest or president (often called the sthapana, president, or pramukh). They can explain membership, attendance norms, and any initiation or volunteer processes.
• Attend a few communal activities:

- Daily puja or aarti sessions - Paryushan/Das Lakshana programs (annual temple programs) - Community feasts, youth activities, or language classes (Sanskrit/Hindi)

• Participate in seva (service) and contributions:

- Offer assistance in temple events, maintaining cleanliness, or organizing drives - Contribute to temple funds or trust activities as guided

• Learn the relevant customs and etiquette:

- Dress modestly and remove shoes at the temple - Follow temple timings, seating rules, and participation norms - Observe dietary practices and vegetarianism as per Jain principle of non-violence

• Clarify differences with other groups:

- Digambar and Shwetambar traditions have distinct temple practices and scriptures. Within Shwetambar, different mutts or sabhas may emphasize slightly different rituals. The core Jain principles—ahimsa (non-violence), aparigraha (non-possessiveness), and anuvratas (small vows for lay followers)—remain shared.

If you’d like, tell me your city or area and I can help you locate a nearby Shwetambar Murtipujak temple or group and provide a concrete contact or event schedule. I can also guide you to official Jain Knowledge resources for temple directories and events in your region.