In Jainism, the supreme focus is on the Tirthankaras—the enlightened teachers who show the path to liberation. Worship and veneration of Tirthankaras (and practices that help you follow the right path) are central.

Kuldevi (family or local goddess) worship is not a core Jain practice. In some Jain communities, people do honor local deities or family guardians for cultural or communal reasons. This is more of a folk or regional tradition and is not the means to achieve moksha in Jain teaching.

Key points to keep in mind:

• The essential aim of Jain practice is right conduct (ahimsa, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-possession), correct knowledge, and correct faith as taught by the Tirthankaras.
• Tirthankara worship or reverence is aligned with that path and is considered the proper focus for spiritual progress.
• Kuldevi worship, when it exists, is not mandatory for Jain liberation and should not interfere with vows like non-violence and ascetic discipline.
• There are differences between Digambar and Shwetambar traditions in how local practices and deities are viewed, and in some cases these local practices are integrated in culturally specific ways without changing the core Jain doctrine.

If you are unsure how this applies to your own community or family practices, it is best to seek guidance from a knowledgeable Jain teacher or guru who can explain how to balance cultural rituals with the Jain path.