Do we also worship ganapati
In Jainism, our main worship is only of:
- Arihant Bhagwan (Tirthankaras)
- Siddhas
- Acharyas
- Upadhyayas
- Sadhus–Sadhvijis
Ganapati / Ganesh is not a Jain dev (deity) in our core scriptures.
However, in practical life:
- In some Śvetāmbara Jain families and temples, Ganapati is kept or remembered at the start of new work or ceremonies as a lokik (cultural) dev, believed to remove obstacles.
- This is more of a social / cultural custom, not a core Jain dharmic requirement.
- Among Digambar Jains, Ganapati worship is generally not part of regular Jain temple or ritual practice.
Important points:
- Jain moksha-marg is only through Tirthankaras and self-effort, not by pleasing any dev for worldly gains.
- Even if some Jains bow to Ganapati culturally, it does not replace or equal the worship of Tirthankaras.
You can read a simple explanation here: “Do Jains worship Ganesh?” “Who is Ganesha according to Jainism?”