• In Jain temples you may see images or symbols that look like Hindu gods, but Jains do not worship these as creators or supreme beings. The central focus is on the Tirthankaras (enlightened teachers) and liberated souls. Sometimes Hindu-like figures appear as guardians or as temple art, not as objects of worship. This reflects shared cultural heritage and local artistic traditions, not a shift in Jain doctrine. You can read more here and here .

• Why this happens:

- Yaksha and Yakshini: Each Tirthankara has guardian beings (yaksha/yakshini). These guardians are part of Jain temple iconography and may resemble Hindu deities, but they serve as protectors in the Jain framework, not as creators or ultimate gods. You can read more here . - Cultural motifs: Some Hindu-like imagery (goddesses such as Lakshmi or Saraswati) may appear as auspicious motifs in temple art, but they are not objects of spiritual worship in Jain practice. You can read more here .

• Traditions: The core Jain worship remains the Tirthankaras and Siddhas. Guardian beings and decorative depictions, when present, are contextually bound to Jain doctrine and are not equivalent to Hindu gods. This is described in Jain Knowledge discussions such as the guardian-deity context and the distinction between worship of Tirthankaras versus worldly beings. See and .

• Glassed-in note for clarity:

- Digambar vs. Shwetambar views differ on some details of guardian figures, but both traditions center worship on the Tirthankaras. The guardian figures are viewed as part of the Jain cosmos and temple art, not as independent deities to be worshipped for worldly boons. See the Jain Knowledge discussions linked above for context.