In simple words: yes, many present-day temple rituals are a mix of original Jain principles and later cultural influences.

To understand it clearly, we can separate two things:

1. Core Jain spiritual principles (unchanged essence)

These come from Tirthankars’ teachings and early Jain tradition: - Ahimsa (non‑violence) - Aparigraha (non‑attachment) - Samayik, pratikraman, dhyan (equanimity, repentance, meditation) - Respect to Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyaya, Sadhu (Panch Parmesthi) - Aim of stopping karmas and purifying the soul

These are same in all times, all places, all sects. They are the real “Jain dharma”.

1. Outer style of rituals (changeable form)

Over 2000+ years, as Jains lived in different regions: - Local customs, languages, music styles, dress, architecture, and even Hindu/folk patterns influenced: - How we decorate temples - Type of puja items (flowers, fruits, coconuts, etc.) - Aarti tunes, bhajans, procession styles - Festival celebrations, fast-breaking ceremonies, etc. - Even inside Jainism, Shwetambar, Digambar, and their sub-traditions developed slightly different ritual methods and sequences.

So, what we see today in many temples = Jain tattva (philosophy) + regional culture + historical habits. The philosophy is Jain; the wrapping often shows local culture.

A few important points to keep the right view:

• Scriptures never say: “Only this exact outer ritual gives moksha.”

They stress right faith, right knowledge, right conduct and internal purity.

• When a ritual:

- strengthens shraddha (faith), - reminds us of vows, - and is done with non‑violence and detachment, then it supports Jain dharma, even if the style is slightly cultural.

• When a practice clearly:

- increases violence (e.g., unnecessary harm to beings), - increases attachment, show-off, or fear, then even if it is “old tradition”, it is not in tune with Jain principles and can be slowly corrected.

So, can we say rituals are a “mixed version”?

• Yes — in form, they are a mixture of:

- ancient Jain worship of Jinas, and - local cultural expressions.

• No — in essence, the goal should still be only:

- to remember the qualities of Siddhas and Tirthankars, - reduce passions, and - move towards liberation.

For learning the inner meanings of main temple rituals like Ashtaprakari Puja, you can read more here