In Jain Dharma, a home shrine should be simple, clean, peaceful, and respectful to the principles of Ahimsa, Shaucha (purity), and Aparigraha.

Basic guidance for a home shrine

• Choose a quiet, clean, and undisturbed place in the home.
• Keep the shrine area separate from kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping spaces if possible.
• Place an image or idol of a Tirthankar in a respectful position.
• The shrine should remain neat, uncluttered, and simple.
• Use only items that support devotion and purity, such as:

- clean cloth - a small platform or altar - lamp, if your tradition allows - incense only if it does not disturb cleanliness or cause harm

• Avoid excessive decoration, luxury, or showiness.

Important Jain values in a home shrine

• The purpose of the shrine is bhakti, reflection, and self-discipline.
• The space should inspire:

- non-violence - detachment - calmness - right faith and right conduct

Daily care

• Keep the shrine clean every day.
• Enter with a pure mind and clean body.
• Use the space for:

- prayer - devotion - reading Jain texts - meditation - repentance and self-improvement

A simple Jain approach

A Jain home shrine does not need to be large or elaborate. Even a very small, well-kept sacred space with sincere devotion is meaningful.

If you want, I can also give you a simple step-by-step Jain home shrine layout.