Answer

Yes, in Jain tradition, many families do light lamps, put decorative lights, use kandil, and decorate the house during Diwali.

But the main Jain meaning of Diwali is not merely decoration. It is a sacred day connected with the Nirvana of Bhagwan Mahavir.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, Diwali is observed as the day when Bhagwan Mahavir attained Nirvana at Pavapuri. After His Nirvana, people lit lamps to symbolize the light of His knowledge and teachings.

So lighting diyas and lamps can be done with this spiritual feeling:

• To remember Bhagwan Mahavir’s enlightenment and liberation
• To symbolize removing inner darkness of anger, ego, greed, and attachment
• To bring awareness, purity, and devotion into the home

Decorating the house, putting kandil, and using lights is acceptable when done simply and peacefully.

Spiritual Understanding

For Jains, Diwali should be celebrated with:

• Devotion to Bhagwan Mahavir
• Samayik, Pratikraman, or prayer
• Listening to Jain teachings
• Forgiveness and inner purification
• Avoiding violence, firecrackers, waste, and excessive show

Lighting lamps is meaningful when it reminds us to light the lamp of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct within ourselves.

Takeaway

Yes, you may decorate and light lamps on Diwali, but in Jain Dharma the deeper purpose is to remember Bhagwan Mahavir’s Nirvana and bring spiritual light into our life.