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Basics rules to be followed while visiting jain temple
When visiting a Jain temple, it is important to observe certain rules and etiquettes that reflect respect for the sacred space and align with Jain principles. Here are the basic rules to follow:
- Cleanliness:
- Bathe and wear clean, simple clothes before entering. - Avoid wearing leather items (belts, wallets, purses, etc.), as leather is derived from animal products.
- Food and Fasting:
- Do not bring or consume any food inside the temple. - Avoid entering the temple if you have consumed non-vegetarian food, alcohol, or garlic/onion on the same day.
- Footwear:
- Remove all footwear before entering the temple premises.
- Silence and Respect:
- Maintain silence or speak softly. - Do not use mobile phones, cameras, or make noise.
- Offerings:
- Offerings should be clean and vegetarian (usually dry fruits, rice, or flowers). - Do not offer cooked food, sweets with eggs, or anything made from animal products.
- Touch and Proximity:
- Do not touch the idols (murtis) with dirty hands or if you are menstruating (for women). - In some temples, only appointed pujaris (priests) are allowed to touch the idols.
- Dress Code:
- Dress modestly; avoid short, revealing, or flashy clothing.
- Personal Conduct:
- Do not spit, litter, or desecrate the premises in any way. - Do not point your feet toward the idols or turn your back to the main deity while in the sanctum.
- Circumambulation (Pradakshina):
- Walk around the main shrine in a clockwise direction with hands folded.
- Photography:
- Most Jain temples prohibit photography inside the sanctum; always ask for permission.
By following these rules, visitors show reverence for the temple, the Tirthankaras, and the Jain faith.
