Here are tradition-specific guidelines on periods (menstruation) as they are discussed in Jain Knowledge resources. I’ve kept them simple and aligned with Jain mānḍav maryādā (conduct) and the idea of shuddhi (ritual cleanliness) for temple rites. I also note where Digambar and Śvetāmbara practices differ.

Key points you can read in Jain Knowledge pages:

• General rules for women during menstruation

- Do not enter the temple garbhagṛha, touch mūrtis or puja-dravya, or perform abhiṣek, pūjā, or rituals that involve sacral objects during active flow. After the cycle ends, a full bath allows resumption of regular temple activities. Community practices vary by sangh. ( jainknowledge.com)

• Why menstruation is described as “impure” in ritual terms (ashaucha)

- The impurity is ritual/non-physical and related to maintaining highest purity for idol worship and offerings. The soul remains pure; the rules are about temporary ritual fitness during bodily discharges to uphold ahimsa and temple sanctity. During these days, devotional activities can shift toward mental bhakti, study, svādhyāya, and contemplation rather than temple rites. ( jainknowledge.com)

• Temple access and a common step-by-step approach

- Typical guidance: avoid garbhagṛha entry, abhiṣek, dravya-pūja, and touching scriptures or idols; engage in at-home practices like svādhyāya, japa, listening to pravachan, and quiet samayika. After the period ends and bath is taken, resume regular temple participation. Practices can differ by sect and local achar. ( jainknowledge.com)

• Differences across traditions (summary)

- Digambar: Generally stricter—often no temple rituals or idol contact during rajasvalā (menstruation); focus on mental bhakti or at-home practice. - Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak: Similar patterns; many communities avoid temple rites during menses but may permit distant darshan or non-idol rituals; exact rules depend on local achar and sangh. - Note: Sthānakvāsī/Terāpanth and other groups have variations, but the core idea is temporary ritual non-fitness for certain temple activities, with emphasis on ahimsa and self-care. ( jainknowledge.com)

What to do, in brief (practical takeaway)

• During active flow: stay mindful, rest if possible; do not enter the garbhagṛha, touch idols or scriptures, or perform temple puja/abhishek.
• At home or outside the temple: engage in bhāva-based practices like Namokār japa, svādhyāya (study), svāmāyīk (meditation), and pratikraman with mental focus.
• After the period ends: take a full bath and resume normal temple activities.

If you’d like, I can point you to specific Jain Knowledge pages that summarize these rules in more detail, or help you find a page that matches the exact tradition (Digambar, Śvetāmbara) of your community. You can read more here and here and here