Answer

Yes, many Digambar Terapanthi Jains do light a diya at home in front of Bhagwan ji on Diwali, but the meaning is different from ordinary festive decoration.

In Jain Dharma, Diwali is mainly observed as the day of Bhagwan Mahavir’s Nirvana. Lighting a diya can be done as a respectful symbol of:

• spiritual light
• right knowledge
• remembrance of Bhagwan Mahavir’s moksha
• removing inner darkness of ignorance

Explanation

In the Digambar Terapanth tradition, worship is generally kept simple and focused on devotion, self-purification, and Jinendra Bhagwan’s qualities.

So at home, devotees may:

• light a diya before Bhagwan ji,
• do darshan or puja,
• recite prayers such as Namokar Mantra,
• remember Bhagwan Mahavir’s Nirvana,
• practice swadhyay, samayik, or quiet reflection.

However, the diya is not worshipped as a deity. It is only a symbol. The real focus is on Bhagwan’s pure soul qualities and one’s own spiritual awakening.

Spiritual Understanding

For Jains, Diwali is not mainly about outer celebration. It is a sacred occasion to remember that Bhagwan Mahavir attained Siddhahood, complete liberation from birth and death.

The true “light” of Diwali is:

• Samyak Darshan — right faith
• Samyak Jnan — right knowledge
• Samyak Charitra — right conduct

Takeaway

A Digambar Terapanthi Jain may light a diya in front of Bhagwan ji on Diwali, if done with devotion and understanding. The important thing is to remember Bhagwan Mahavir’s Nirvana and bring the light of Jain Dharma into one’s conduct.