Jainism has its own distinct philosophy and theology, separate from Hinduism. Jainism does not accept the authority of the Vedas or the concept of a creator God, which are central to Hinduism. In Jainism, ultimate reverence is given to the Tirthankaras, liberated souls who have conquered the cycle of birth and death, and not to Hindu deities such as Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi, etc.

Jain scriptures acknowledge the existence of various heavenly beings (devas), but these are not considered creators or objects of ultimate worship. Instead, they are seen as souls who have acquired higher states due to their past karma and are themselves subject to the cycle of birth and death. Jainism teaches that worship should be directed towards the Arihants (enlightened beings) and Siddhas (liberated souls), not to gods for worldly gains.

Therefore, while Jainism recognizes that others worship Hindu deities, it does not prescribe or encourage their worship. The focus in Jainism remains on self-realization, non-violence, and liberation from the cycle of reincarnation.