In Jain Dharma, the basic guideline is:

1. During periods (rajasvalā)

- Normally you should not: - Enter the garbhagriha (inner sanctum) - Touch mūrti, pādukā, scriptures, pūjā items - Do abhiṣek, dravya‑pūjā, ārtī, āngi, etc. - You can and should: - Do bhāva‑bhakti at home - Recite Navkār Mantra, stavans - Do prārthanā, japa, listen to pravachan, svādhyāy - This is about ritual cleanliness (shuddhi), not about you being “spiritually impure”. The soul is always pure; only outer rules change for a few days. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. After periods – when can you go to temple again?

- When bleeding has fully stopped - After taking a complete bath (snān) with clean, washed clothes - In many Jain families: - They count 3 days of flow and on 4th day, after full bath, women again go to temple and do normal pūjā. - If there is still spotting, they wait till it completely stops, then bathe and resume. ( jainknowledge.com) - Exact practice (3 days, 4 days, 5 days) can change a little by: - Family / local maryādā - Digambar / Śvetāmbara sangh Always follow your family achar and your temple’s rules.

1. Difference in traditions (simple view)

- Digambar: - Generally more strict. - Often avoid even entering temple premises during periods. - Śvetāmbara (especially Mūrti‑pūjak): - Commonly avoid garbhagriha and dravya‑pūjā. - In some places, listening to pravachan or being in upāśraya from outside sanctum is allowed. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. If you went to temple by mistake during periods

- As soon as you realize: - Stop pūjā, come out calmly without touching mūrti / pūjā items. - At home, do simple pratikraman / ālochana: - Accept it was unintentional - Ask forgiveness - Take vow to be more careful next time ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Main spiritual point

- Menstruation is a natural physical process. - Jain rules here are only for ritual shuddhi and discipline, not to insult women. - In these days, focus more on: - Ahimsā, dayā, shuddha bhāva - Mantra, meditation, and good conduct at home ( jainknowledge.com)

You can read a simple explanation on this topic here: “After period, when can we go to temple”