Answer

In Jain tradition, doing pradakshina/parikrama in the temple is generally connected with darshan, puja, and devotion. Whether it can be done at night depends on the temple’s rules and the tradition followed there.

If the temple is open at night and the local sangh or pujari permits it, one may do it respectfully. But in many Jain temples, activities after sunset are restricted, especially where rules of ahimsa, temple discipline, and maryada are strictly followed.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, nighttime religious conduct is treated carefully because:

• There is greater possibility of harming small living beings in darkness.
• Many temple rituals are traditionally performed during daytime.
• Each temple may have its own maryada regarding entry, darshan, puja, and parikrama after sunset.

So, it is best to ask the temple authority, pujari, or local sangh before doing parikrama at night.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose of parikrama is not only walking around the temple or Bhagwan’s idol, but doing it with:

• humility,
• devotion,
• awareness,
• and respect for ahimsa.

If doing it at night may disturb temple discipline or increase himsa, then it is better to avoid it and do bhav-puja, stavan, mantra-jap, or prarthana mentally.

Takeaway

You should follow the maryada of that specific Jain temple. If night parikrama is allowed, do it peacefully and carefully. If not, avoid it and keep devotion through inner prayer.