In Jainism, “kanyādān” as a religious doctrine or scriptural requirement does not really exist.

1. In Jain scriptures

• The main Jain āgamas and classical texts do not prescribe a kanyādān ritual the way it is understood in many Hindu traditions (as “donating/giving away” the daughter).
• Jain dharma is very strong on:

- Aparigraha (non‑possession) – a living being is never an “object” to be given. - Samatā / equality – woman and man are spiritually equal.

• From this angle, the idea of “giving” a daughter like property does not fit well with core Jain principles, so it is not promoted as a religious ideal.

2. Then why do some Jain weddings have “kanyādān”?

In many Jain communities (both Śvetāmbara and Digambara), especially in India, some local Hindu marriage customs have been adopted socially, including using the word “kanyādān” during the ceremony.

But in Jain understanding, when it is used, it is usually re‑interpreted as:

• Parents giving āśīrvād (blessings) and
• Handing over responsibility and trust,

not “donating” the girl as property.

So for Jains, where it is practiced, it is seen more as:

• Parents’ blessing and emotional ‘handover’,
• A social/cultural step,

not a scripturally mandated Jain religious rite.

You can see a Jain explanation of Digambar marriage rituals (including kanyādān in this softer sense of parents’ blessing) here:

3. View of Jain principles

From a pure Jain-dharma perspective:

• A daughter is a jīva (soul), not a possession.
• Therefore many Jain ācāryas and thinkers discourage the word “kanyādān” and prefer terms like:

- Kanyā-svīkār (accepting the bride), - Āśīrvād, saṃskār, saṃbandh-vidhi etc.

4. Summary

• No: Jain canonical scriptures do not teach kanyādān as a religious duty.
• What you see as “kanyādān” in some Jain weddings is a borrowed social custom, often redefined to mean blessing and entrusting, not literal “donation” of the girl.
• Core Jain values (ahimsā, aparigraha, equality of souls) are actually against treating a girl as something that can be “given” in dān.