In Jainism, Shiv is not the Hindu god Shiva. There are two clear distinctions:

• Shiv as a deity: Jain scriptures do not worship Shiva as a supreme being or creator. The Jain path centers on Arihants (enlightened beings), Siddhas (liberated souls), Sadhus, and Shastra (scriptures). The concept of a creator god like Shiva does not exist in Jain doctrine. You can read more here and here .

• Shiv as a word used in Jainism: Some Jain texts use shiv/śiva to mean auspiciousness, peace, or the bliss of liberation (moksha). It refers to the state of a Siddha — not to a deity. You can read more here .

Key points:

• Adinath/Rishabhdev (the first Tirthankara) is the focus of Jain reverence as the pathfinder to liberation; he is not Shiva. The symbols and iconography differ between Jain and Shaiva traditions. For a concise Jain perspective on this, see the discussions here and here .

If you’d like, I can summarize how Jain Siddhas and the idea of moksha are described in the primary Jain framework.