Answer

No. In Jainism, Hanuman is not considered an avatar of Shiva.

Explanation

Jain Dharma does not accept the Hindu idea of a supreme creator God who takes avatars. So the concept of “Shiva’s avatar” is not part of Jain belief.

In Jain literature, Hanuman is generally seen as a great, powerful, and devoted figure in the Ramayana tradition, but not as an incarnation of Shiva.

Spiritual Understanding

Jainism focuses on:

• the law of karma,
• self-effort,
• spiritual purity,
• and liberation through right conduct and discipline.

So divine incarnation theology is not central to Jain thought.

Takeaway

In Jainism, Hanuman is respected as a noble figure, but he is not Shiva’s avatar.