Very briefly, in Jain dharma the question of clothes and temple‑worship for monks is not decided only “by Rishabhdev ji”, but by the general principle of aparigraha (non‑possession) and by the rules of each paramparā (Digambar / Śvetāmbara).

1. Rishabhdev (Ādināth) and clothes

• Śrī Ādināth Bhagwan is described as the first tīrthaṅkar who,

- Lived as a king with full possessions at first. - Then took dīkshā, renounced everything – including clothes – and became nirgrantha (without any bondage/possession).

• So, the ideal monk in his footsteps is one who has no possessions at all.

Digambar tradition expresses this as complete nudity, Śvetāmbara as extreme simplicity with minimum possessions (including simple white cloth).

So, from the spirit of Rishabhdev’s life: → A true muni should reduce possessions to the lowest possible level according to his samyam and tradition.

2. Then why do some monks wear clothes?

This is where sect‑tradition comes in:

• Digambar

- Ideal muni: does not wear any clothes – sky‑clad. - Reason: even cloth is a possession; total aparigraha means even that is left. - Today some may use minimal covering in certain situations, but the highest ideal remains sky‑clad. You can read a simple explanation of Digambar–Śvetāmbara differences here

• Śvetāmbara

- Monks and nuns wear plain white cloth. - They say: inner detachment is most important; cloth is allowed as a tool, not as possession in the worldly sense.

Both accept Ādināth as their first tīrthaṅkar; they differ in how they apply his example in kali‑yug and in practical society.

3. Should monks worship in temples?

Again, two points:

1. For monks themselves

- Their main work is sādhanā: self‑purification, svādhyāy, dhyān, pratikraman, upadesh. - They may do darshan of Jina idols, recite stotras, etc., but: - They do not do elaborate dravyapūjā like householders (no cooking naivedya, no business with money, etc.). - Temple‑pūjā in detail is mainly for śrāvaks–śrāvikās.

1. According to traditions

- Digambar & Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak: - Accept idol‑worship and temples as helpful for laypeople. - Monks may stay in or near temples, do darshan, give pravachan, but their real worship is internal. - Sthānakvāsi / Terāpanthi Śvetāmbara: - Focus on non‑idol, internal worship; their monks do not live a temple‑centred life. You can see an overview of these differences here

Simple summary

• According to the example of Rishabhdev Bhagwan:

- Perfect monk = no possessions, which for Digambar means no clothes, for Śvetāmbara means simple white clothes with total inner detachment.

• About temples and worship:

- Temple pūjā is mainly for householders. - Monks’ highest worship is inner – self‑discipline, knowledge, meditation. - How much they connect with temple rituals depends on their tradition (Digambar / Śvetāmbara / Sthānakvāsi / Terāpanthi).