on which day one can visit temple in Jainism post someone's death
In Jainism there is no strict scriptural (Āgamic) rule that says “you cannot go to temple for X days after someone’s death.”
What we usually follow is social/customary practice, which can differ by sect (Digambar / Śvetāmbara) and by region.
Common practical rule followed by many Jains:
- After a death in the immediate family, people generally keep a shok / mourning period of about 8–10 days.
- During this time, they:
- After the main kriyā and death rites are completed (often around the 10th–12th day, depending on local tradition), people usually:
So, in simple words:
> In most Jain families, you may start visiting the temple again after the main death rituals are over, usually around the 8th–12th day. > Exact day (8th, 10th, 11th, 12th, or 13th) depends on your community’s and family’s paramparā.
If the person who passed away is a distant relative or acquaintance, many Jains do not observe such a strict restriction and may continue going to the temple as usual.