Answer

As a Jain, if you do not worship Hanuman Chalisa or Vaishno Devi’s picture, you should still handle them respectfully because they are religious items for many people.

You can do one of these:

• Give them respectfully to a Hindu family member, friend, or someone who worships them.
• Place them at a Hindu temple only if the temple accepts such items.
• Store them respectfully in a clean place if you are unsure what to do immediately.

Explanation

From a Jain perspective, our worship is directed toward Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyays, Sadhus, Tirthankars, and the qualities of liberated souls. So you are not required to worship deities outside Jain tradition.

However, Jain Dharma teaches ahimsa, humility, and respect. Therefore, such items should not be thrown carelessly, stepped on, torn, or treated with disrespect.

Spiritual Understanding

The best approach is:

• Do not worship them if they are not part of your Jain faith.
• Do not disrespect them either.
• Pass them to someone for whom they have devotional value.

This maintains your Jain discipline while also practicing respect for others’ faith.

Takeaway

Respectfully give them to someone who worships them, or keep them clean and separate until you can do so. This is the most peaceful and Jain-appropriate approach.