Answer

If you mean the left toe of the Jina idol, then yes, in some Jain ritual traditions this may be done, but it is not a universal or compulsory Jain rule.

Explanation

This kind of act is usually symbolic. It is done to show:

• Humility before the Tirthankar
• Respect for the whole form of the Jina
• Completeness in devotion
• Focus of mind during worship

The toe itself is not being worshipped for its own sake. The real intention is devotion to the pure qualities of the Jina and the inner attitude of reverence.

Different Jain traditions and temples may follow different puja paddhatis. So if a temple or sangh includes this as part of its ritual, it is usually a local or traditional practice, not a mandatory rule for all Jains.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, the outer ritual is meaningful only when it helps reduce:

• ego
• attachment
• carelessness
• disrespect

So even small ritual gestures are meant to build vinay and bhakti. The value lies in the inner भावना, not in the physical object itself.

Takeaway

So, it can be correct within a specific tradition, but it is not a general Jain obligation. The reason is symbolic devotion and humility, not any special power of the left toe itself.