Can I put a shrine in my bedroom if I have nowhere else to put it?
Yes, if you truly have no other place, you may keep a small, clean, respectful shrine in the bedroom, but it should be treated with special care.
In Jain tradition, the ideal place for a shrine is a separate, शांत and clean space, away from sleeping and worldly activities. A bedroom is not the best place, because it is used for rest and private activities. But when there is no alternative, you can still keep it there by following these points:
- Place it in a clean, elevated, quiet corner
- Keep it separate from the bed
- Do not place it near shoes, clothes, or unclean items
- Maintain daily cleanliness
- Do not use that area for sleeping directly in front of it
- Keep the space used only for darshan, prayer, and meditation
- If possible, cover or arrange it respectfully when not in use
The most important thing is bhāva — reverence, purity, and discipline. If the shrine is maintained with respect, it is acceptable in difficult circumstances.
If you want, I can also tell you the best way to set up a small Jain shrine in a bedroom according to Jain principles.