Answer

Yes, in many Jain traditions, Shakrastava Abhishek may be performed by married couples together, especially when it is part of a temple puja or devotional ritual.

However, the exact practice can vary by sampraday, temple tradition, and local maryada. So it is best to follow the guidance of the temple’s pujari, acharya, upadhyay, or knowledgeable elder.

Explanation

Shakrastava Abhishek is a devotional abhishek connected with reverence toward the Tirthankar Bhagwan. In Jain Dharma, the purpose of abhishek is not worldly display, but:

• bhakti toward Arihant Bhagwan,
• purification of one’s inner feelings,
• cultivating humility and devotion,
• remembering the greatness of the Tirthankar.

A husband and wife may perform it together if the local tradition allows it and both maintain proper purity, discipline, and devotional attitude.

Spiritual Understanding

The most important factor is not whether it is done individually or as a couple, but the bhav behind the ritual.

The abhishek should be performed with:

• reverence,
• cleanliness,
• non-ego,
• focus on Bhagwan’s virtues,
• and a wish to purify one’s own soul.

Takeaway

Couples can perform Shakrastava Abhishek together where the temple tradition permits it. The correct approach is to follow local Jain maryada and perform it with pure devotional bhav.