Can women worship manibhadra veer
Yes, in Jainism women can worship Manibhadra Veer. Manibhadra Veer is a popular yaksha (protector deity) venerated by many Jains, especially in some regions of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Both men and women, laypersons (śrāvakas and śrāvikās), participate in the worship and rituals dedicated to Manibhadra Veer. There are no scriptural prohibitions in Jain texts specifically preventing women from worshipping this deity. The worship typically involves offerings, prayers, and sometimes specific rituals for protection and well-being, which are accessible to all devotees, irrespective of gender.