Answer

Yes, you may use the same garment for temple visits if it is clean, unused after washing, and kept separately with purity in mind.

But if the cupboard contains many family clothes used for daily wear, and you are unsure whether the garment has remained clean, then it is better to wash it before using it for temple or keep a separate set of temple clothes.

Explanation

In Jain practice, temple visits are done with respect, cleanliness, and inner purity. Clothes worn to the temple should ideally be:

• Freshly washed
• Not worn during eating, sleeping, bathroom use, or worldly activities
• Free from sweat, dirt, smell, or impurity
• Kept respectfully, preferably separate from regular clothes

If your temple garment is placed inside a cupboard with 100 other family clothes, it does not automatically become impure. However, if it gets mixed with daily-use clothes or you cannot be sure it remained clean, then washing is the safer and more respectful choice.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose is not only physical cleanliness, but also bhav-shuddhi — purity of intention. Wearing clean and dedicated clothes helps the mind become more respectful, peaceful, and devotional during darshan, puja, and worship.

Takeaway

If possible, keep 1–2 sets of clothes only for temple visits in a separate clean bag or section of the cupboard. If the clothes are mixed and you are doubtful, wash them before temple use.