Answer

Yes, pooja clothes can be washed.

In Jain practice, clothes used for pooja should be kept clean, pure, and separate from regular daily-use clothes as much as possible.

Explanation

Pooja clothes may be washed when:

• They become dirty or sweaty
• They have been used many times
• They need to be purified for future pooja use

It is generally better to:

• Wash them separately from ordinary clothes
• Keep them in a clean place after washing
• Use them only for pooja, samayik, pratikraman, or temple-related religious activities

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, outer cleanliness supports inner purity. Wearing clean clothes during pooja helps maintain respect, devotion, and mindfulness while worshipping Arihant Parmatma.

Takeaway

Pooja clothes can be washed, and they should be kept clean and respectfully reserved for religious use.