Maa Padmavati is a revered Yakshini (protective goddess) in Jainism. She is mainly associated with the 23rd Tirthankara, Parshvanath, and is widely worshipped by both Śvetāmbara and Digambara Jains. In Digambara temples she is commonly seen as the consort of Dharanendra, Parshvanath’s Yaksha, while in some Śvetāmbara traditions she is revered as a prominent attendant goddess of Parshvanath in her own right. She is typically honoured for protection, auspiciousness, and spiritual progress. You may find temple arrangements noting Padmavati on the right side of Parshvanath (from the devotee’s view), with Dharanendra on the left, though exact placements can vary by temple. ( jainknowledge.com)

Iconography and typical depictions:

• Padmavati is often shown with symbols like a lotus (Padma) and other attributes that signify purity, protection, and spiritual power. In common portrayals she may be shown with multiple hands holding lotus, a noose, and other symbolic items depending on the temple tradition. ( jainknowledge.com)

Key points to know:

• Role: Yakshini of Parshvanath; protector and auspicious guardian for devotees on the Jain path.
• Traditions: Recognized in both Digambara and Śvetāmbara communities, though the exact lore and temple placements can differ between traditions. In Digambara practice, she is often described as Dharanendra’s consort; in Śvetāmbara narratives, she is a principal attendant deity of Parshvanath in many contexts. ( jainknowledge.com)
• Festivals and worship: Padmavati is commonly venerated in temples dedicated to Parshvanath and in community rituals; devotional practices include stutis, puja sequences, and prayers for protection and spiritual progress. For practical worship notes, you can read summaries of Padmavati puja sequences in Jain temples. ( jainknowledge.com)

If you’d like, I can share simple prayers or a short stuti dedicated to Padmavati in Jain tradition, or explain more about how her worship differs between Digambara and Śvetāmbara practices.