Dhan Teras in Jainism is known as Dhanya Teras (auspicious thirteenth). It is celebrated as a tithi (lunar day) that carries special spiritual meaning for Jains.

What it means for Jains:

• It marks an auspicious tithi when Mahavira is believed to have entered deeper states of renunciation and contemplation that lead toward Moksha. In some traditional tellings, it is tied to the moment Mahavira began or intensified his final spiritual focus.
• The day is used to reflect on wealth and how it is earned and used. Jains are encouraged to think about right living, ethical conduct, and the purification of wealth (avoiding harm, sharing with others, and using resources in virtuous ways).
• It is not a celebration of material wealth or Lakshmi in Jain practice. The emphasis is on renunciation, self-discipline, charity, and spiritual awakening.

Different Jain traditions may give slightly different details about the events associated with this tithi, but the core idea—using the day to strengthen restraint, mindfulness, and compassion—remains the same.

In short, Dhan Teras/Dhanya Teras for Jains is a day to deepen renunciation, reflect on wealth with discernment, and renew commitments toward non-violence, truth, and spiritual progress.