Yes, one can stay near a Jain temple, and in fact this is encouraged in many tirths through dharmashalas, guest houses, or Jain bhavans. But there are a few important points:

1. Inside temple vs. near temple

- Inside the actual derasar / shikharbandhi temple (where the idol is) people are generally not allowed to sleep or stay overnight. - Many big tirths clearly state that no one may stay overnight inside the temple building; it is only an abode for the Jina (e.g. Palitana has this strict rule). - Staying in dharamshala, guest house, upashray, or rooms in the temple campus or nearby is usually allowed and very common.

1. Why overnight stay inside the temple is avoided

- The temple is treated as a very pure, sacred place meant for darshan, puja, and meditation, not for worldly activities like sleeping, eating, casual talking. - Sleeping inside can lead to carelessness (pramād) and loss of reverence for the dev-sthanak. - Therefore, maryādā (rules) usually keep worship area and living area separate.

1. For laypeople (śrāvaks / śrāvikās)

- You may definitely book rooms in the dharmashala or Jain bhavan near the temple and stay there for yatra, pooja, or festivals. - Always follow local rules: - Check if only Jains are allowed. - Timings for check‑in/out, gate closing time, bhojanshala timing, etc. - Maintain Jain discipline: no non‑veg, alcohol, smoking, loud noise, etc.

1. For monks and nuns

- Shvetambar sadhus/sadhvijis usually stay in upashray or specially designated halls, not directly in the garbhagriha. - Digambar munis / aryikas may at times stay in temple precincts, but always as per strict ācār (conduct rules) and local maryādā.

1. Practical guideline

- Staying near the temple (in dharmashala / bhavan) = OK, and spiritually helpful. - Sleeping inside the main temple / garbhagriha / mandap = usually NOT allowed, unless some very special, clearly defined local rule says otherwise. - When in doubt, simply ask the temple management (trust / sangh); follow whatever rules they have put up.

You can also see simple temple etiquette explained here: “etiquettes of Jain bhavan”