Answer

Yes, you can do Pratikraman in normal clothes, especially if clean traditional clothes are not available.

In Jain Dharma, the most important things are:

• Purity of mind
• Sincerity of repentance
• Respectful attitude
• Cleanliness as much as possible

Explanation

Ideally, Pratikraman is done after bathing or washing, wearing clean and modest clothes. Many Jains prefer wearing white or simple traditional clothes because they support purity, simplicity, and devotion.

But if you are traveling, at work, in school, or do not have proper clothes available, you should not skip Pratikraman only because of clothing. Doing it sincerely in normal clean clothes is better than not doing it at all.

Spiritual Understanding

Pratikraman is mainly about turning inward, remembering mistakes, asking forgiveness, and resolving to improve. External discipline is helpful, but inner humility and awareness are more important.

Takeaway

Wear clean, modest clothes if possible. But yes, you may do Pratikraman in normal clothes with sincere devotion and respect.