Answer

In Jain Dharma, Tirthankars are not “selected” in temples according to a person’s rashi in the core Jain scriptural sense. A Tirthankar is a fully enlightened Jina, and all 24 Tirthankars are worthy of equal reverence.

However, in some Jain communities, people may follow a devotional or customary practice of associating a particular Tirthankar with their rashi for personal worship, faith, or guidance. This is not a universal Jain rule.

Explanation

In Jain temples:

• The main idol, called the Mūlanāyak Bhagwan, is usually chosen based on temple tradition, historical reasons, donor devotion, sect tradition, or local community faith.
• It is not normally chosen based on the rashi of devotees.
• All Tirthankars represent the same ultimate qualities: infinite knowledge, infinite perception, infinite bliss, and complete freedom from karma.

Some people may ask, “Which Tirthankar should I worship according to my rashi?” In such cases, a traditional community-based association may be followed, but it should be understood as a faith-based devotional aid, not a compulsory Jain doctrine.

Spiritual Understanding

From the Jain spiritual view, worship is not about astrology as much as it is about developing:

• Samyak Darshan — right faith
• Samyak Jnan — right knowledge
• Samyak Charitra — right conduct
• Ahimsa, self-control, humility, and detachment

Whether one worships Shri Rishabhdev Bhagwan, Shri Parshvanath Bhagwan, Shri Mahavir Swami Bhagwan, or any other Tirthankar, the purpose is to awaken the same pure qualities within oneself.

Takeaway

Tirthankars are not selected in Jain temples as per rashi in the essential Jain tradition. Rashi-based worship, where practiced, is a local or devotional custom. In Jain Dharma, all 24 Tirthankars are equally worshipful and spiritually perfect.