Answer

In Jain Dharma, worship is primarily directed toward:

• Arihant Bhagwan
• Siddha Bhagwan
• Acharya
• Upadhyay
• Sadhu-Sadhvi Bhagwant

These are the Pancha Parmesthi, who are spiritually worthy of reverence because they show the path of liberation.

So, even if Lakshmi Mata or Saraswati Mata are worshipped in some cultural or family traditions, Jain Dharma does not make it compulsory that Ganpati must also be worshipped.

Explanation

Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Ganpati are commonly worshipped in Hindu traditions. Some Jain families may also respectfully participate in such practices due to regional, cultural, or family customs.

However, from a strictly Jain spiritual perspective:

• True worship is for those who have conquered attachment and aversion.
• Tirthankars and Siddhas are vitaragi — free from passions.
• Jain worship is not mainly for worldly gain, wealth, success, or removal of obstacles.
• Its purpose is spiritual purification and progress toward moksha.

Therefore, worshipping Ganpati is not a required Jain practice.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, the highest worship is of those who have destroyed karma and attained perfect purity. A Jain may respectfully acknowledge other deities according to family custom, but should clearly understand that liberation comes through:

• Samyak Darshan — right faith
• Samyak Gyan — right knowledge
• Samyak Charitra — right conduct
• Ahimsa, self-control, and inner purification

Takeaway

If your family tradition worships Lakshmi Mata or Saraswati Mata, that does not automatically mean Ganpati worship becomes necessary in Jain Dharma. For a Jain, the central and highest devotion should remain toward Arihant, Siddha, and the path of moksha.