Do you put photo of deceased on the wall?
In Jain dharma, there is no scriptural requirement to put a photo of the deceased on the wall. This is a social/family custom, not a religious duty.
From a Jain point of view:
- The soul (jiv) has already moved on according to its karma;
- Quiet remembrance, Navkār Mantra, svādhyāy, pratikraman, and doing dān / jiv-dayā in their memory are more in line with Jain teachings than external display or emotional show.
So, practically:
- If a simple photo is kept just for sober remembrance, without crying, rituals to the photo, lighting agarbatti to it, etc., it is generally acceptable as a personal choice.
- If the photo leads to constant grief, clinging, or ritual worship, it goes against the Jain ideal of samata (equanimity) and vairāgya (detachment).
In short: You are not religiously obliged to put a photo of the deceased on the wall. If it helps you remember them peacefully and inspires good karma (prayers, charity, right conduct), it may be kept; if it increases sorrow and attachment, it is better avoided.