is janeu worn in marriage by all sects
No, janeu is not worn in marriage by all sects – and it is not a Jain religious practice at all.
In simple terms:
- Janeu (yajnopavit) is a Hindu sacred thread, linked to the Upanayana (thread ceremony) and certain Hindu castes/traditions.
- In Jain Dharma, there is no scriptural requirement or tradition of wearing janeu, either in:
Among Jain sects
- Digambar Jains – no janeu as a Jain religious practice, including at marriage.
- Shvetambar Jains – also no janeu as a Jain religious practice, including at marriage.
In some regions, a few Jain families may follow local Hindu-style customs at weddings (like certain threads or symbolic items), but:
- These are social/cultural practices,
- Not prescribed by Jain Agams or Jain Acharyas as part of Jain dharma,
- And they can vary from family to family.
So, if your question is:
- “Do all Jain sects wear janeu in marriage?” – No, none of the Jain sects have janeu as a religious requirement.
- If you meant Hindu sects/castes in detail – that goes beyond Jain-dharma scope.