Answer

Yes, generally you may drink water while wearing pooja clothes, but it should be done with care and cleanliness.

Explanation

In Jain practice, pooja clothes are meant to be kept clean and pure for worship. If you drink water:

• Drink carefully so that water does not spill on the clothes.
• Avoid touching the mouth of the bottle or glass if you are going back for pooja.
• If the clothes become wet, stained, or impure, it is better to change before continuing pooja.
• If your family, temple, or tradition has a stricter rule, follow that maryada.

Spiritual Understanding

The main idea is not just the cloth itself, but maintaining shuddhi—cleanliness, discipline, and respect during worship.

Takeaway

You can drink water in pooja clothes, but maintain purity and avoid making the clothes dirty or wet.