Answer

In Jain practice, when there is antarāy due to a death or birth in the family, the number of days for not going to the temple depends on the family relation and the tradition followed in your Jain community.

Commonly:

• Very close family relation such as parents, spouse, children, or siblings: often 10 days
• More distant relatives: the period may be shorter, depending on family and community custom

Explanation

During antarāy, a person usually avoids:

• Going to the Jain temple
• Doing pūjā or touching sacred objects
• Participating in religious rituals

However, one may still do internal spiritual activities such as:

• Navkar Mantra
• Samayik, if allowed by family tradition
• Pratikraman mentally or respectfully
• Swadhyay and reflection

Spiritual Understanding

Antarāy is observed as a period of restraint, emotional balance, and respect for family circumstances. The exact rules can differ between Śvetāmbara, Digambara, Sthānakavāsī, Terāpanth, and local community customs.

Takeaway

Usually, for a close family member, families observe about 10 days before going to the temple again. But you should confirm with your family guru, upāśray, derasar committee, or local Jain elder, because antarāy rules vary by tradition and relation.