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    is stree abhishek allowed

    3 hrs ago 5

    In Jainism, stree abhishek is not universally forbidden. It depends on the sect, temple tradition, and local maryada. Jain sources note that lay women often have important roles in ritual worship, but there are also sect-specific restrictions in some traditions. ( jainpedia.org)

    For example, Jainpedia says that among some Śvetāmbara groups, women may be restricted from entering the innermost sanctuary or touching idols; the Kharatara-gaccha tradition does not allow women of childbearing years direct contact with idols. It also notes that menstruating women should not perform worship or pilgrimage in that view. ( jainpedia.org)

    On the other hand, in some Digambara temple practices, abhishek is done by the pujari (often male), while other devotees participate by reciting the Jinpuja or Abhishekh path. ( jaincentreleicester.com)

    So the simple answer is:

    • Allowed in some Jain temples/traditions
    • Not allowed in some sect-specific or temple-specific traditions
    • Best rule: follow the temple’s own Jain maryada ( jainpedia.org)

    If you want, I can also give the answer specifically for Digambar or Śvetāmbara tradition.

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