Answer

In Jain tradition, during menstruation, women generally do not go to the temple, do not do Pratikraman in the temple, and do not touch religious books, idols, or puja items.

After menstruation is completed, one usually goes to the temple after taking a proper bath and becoming physically clean.

Explanation

This practice is followed out of respect for the sanctity and purity of the temple and religious rituals. It is not meant to insult or disrespect women. Menstruation is a natural bodily process, but Jain temple worship has strict rules of external cleanliness and ritual purity.

Different Jain families, sects, and local traditions may follow slightly different rules, such as waiting:

• until bleeding has fully stopped,
• after taking a full bath,
• or according to the family’s traditional practice.

So the best guidance is to ask your family elder, Guru Bhagwant, Sadhviji, or local temple authority.

Spiritual Understanding

During menstruation, you can still remember Arihant Bhagwan with devotion from home. You may mentally do:

• Namokar Mantra,
• bhavna,
• silent prayer,
• reflection on ahimsa and self-control.

Devotion of the heart is always valuable.

Takeaway

You may go to the temple after your periods are completely over and after taking a proper bath, according to your family or sect’s tradition.