Jains generally do not follow Hindu festivals as religious duties, because Jain Dharma has its own festivals and observances.

However, some Jains may take part in certain Hindu festivals socially or culturally in families and communities, especially where customs are mixed. This is usually for:

• family harmony,
• local tradition,
• social participation,
• respect for relatives and community life.

But from the Jain religious viewpoint, the focus remains on:

• Ahimsa,
• self-discipline,
• fasting and tapas,
• puja of Tirthankars,
• and Jain festivals like Paryushan, Das Lakshan, Mahavir Jayanti, Ayambil Oli, etc.

So the simple answer is:

• Religiously: Jains follow Jain festivals, not Hindu festivals.
• Culturally/socially: some Jains may participate in Hindu festivals, but that is a personal or family custom, not a Jain religious obligation.

This is because Jain Dharma is a distinct path based on the teachings of the Tirthankars and the principle of liberation through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.