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Not much information.Jainism acknowledges the existence of powerful heavenly souls (Yaksha and Yakshini) that look after the well beings of Thirthankarars. Usually, they are found in pair around the icons of Jinas as male (yaksha) and female (yakshini) guardian deities. Even though they have supernatural powers, these deities are also souls wandering through the cycles of births and deaths just like most other souls.
Over time, people started worshiping these deities as well.
Does Jainism have deities like Hinduism and Buddhism do?
What about this?Not much information.