In Jainism, Ganesh (Ganapati) is not a Jain God or Tirthankar, and he does not appear in the main Jain Agams (canonical scriptures).

Very simply:

1. In core Jain philosophy

- Jains worship Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyay, and Sadhus – especially the 24 Tirthankars. - Ganesh is not part of this “Panch Parmeshti” and not part of Jain cosmology as a savior/liberator.

1. Scriptures

- The original Jain canonical texts do not mention Ganesh as a Jain deity. - References to Ganapati in later Jain works are much later additions and more cultural than doctrinal.

1. Practice in different traditions

- Śvetāmbara Jains: - In some communities, Ganapati is worshipped at the start of marriages, new business, or other “shubh karya” as a devta who removes obstacles, similar to how some merchants honor Kubera or other Lokik devtas. - This is a custom (parampara), not a core requirement of Jain Dharma. - Digambar Jains: - Generally do not include Ganesh in regular temple pooja or core rituals. - Focus remains strongly on Jinas and their Yaksha–Yakshini; Ganesh has a very minor or no role.

1. How Jains who do worship him see him

- Where Ganesh is worshipped by some Jains, he is seen as a worldly deity (lokik dev) who may give material help (sukh, labh, siddhi), - but not as a giver of moksha. - For moksha, Jain Dharma clearly teaches: only the path shown by Tirthankars leads to liberation.

So in summary:

• Philosophically and scripturally, Ganesh does not “exist” as a Jain deity or Tirthankar in Jainism.
• Culturally, some Jain communities (mainly Śvetāmbara) have adopted Ganesh-puja for auspicious beginnings, but this is outside the core Jain spiritual path.

You can read a simple explanation on JainKnowledge here: “Who is Ganesha according to Jainism” “Do Jains worship Ganesh”