Answer

Yes, many Mandir Margi Jains do use flowers in temple worship, especially during puja.

However, havan is generally not a central or regular Jain temple practice in the traditional Mandir Margi way, though some Jain communities may perform certain fire-related rituals due to regional or cultural influence.

Explanation

Mandir Margi means those Jain traditions that accept temple worship and image worship of the Tirthankars.

In many Mandir Margi practices, offerings may include:

• Water
• Sandalwood paste
• Rice
• Flowers
• Naivedya
• Fruits
• Deepak
• Dhoop

Flowers are used as a symbol of devotion, purity, and reverence. At the same time, Jain Dharma teaches ahimsa, so many thoughtful devotees prefer flowers that are already fallen, non-harmful offerings, or symbolic alternatives depending on their tradition and personal discipline.

Regarding havan:

• Jain Dharma does not emphasize sacrifice or fire offerings as a path to liberation.
• The main focus is on darshan, puja, stavan, samayik, pratikraman, tapa, right conduct, and inner purification.
• Some Jain groups may perform havan-like rituals on special occasions, but this is not the core identity of Mandir Margi Jain worship.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, the purpose of worship is not to please a creator God or receive worldly favors. The Tirthankars are worshipped as perfected souls.

Offerings like flowers remind the devotee to cultivate inner qualities such as:

• Purity
• Humility
• Detachment
• Devotion
• Self-discipline

Takeaway

Mandir Margi Jains commonly use flowers in puja, but havan is not a main Jain practice. Jain worship is primarily meant for inner purification, devotion to the Tirthankars, and progress toward liberation.