Rituals & Worship

Daily Puja Vidhi

🙏 Follow the Traditional Step-by-Step Process for Daily Worship of Mahavira.

1. Purification (Snatra Puja)

Begin with personal cleanliness—bathe, wear fresh clothes, and cleanse the mind with prayer. Many devotees also offer symbolic bathing of the idol (Abhishek) with water, milk, or sandalwood.

2. Offering (Arghya & Puja)

Present flowers, rice, sandal paste, incense, and lamps before the idol of Mahavira. These offerings represent purity, humility, and devotion.

3. Recitation (Stavan & Sutra)

Chant Navkar Mantra and sacred Jain sutras. Singing devotional hymns (Stavan) helps cultivate focus, reverence, and inner peace.

4. Meditation (Samayika & Dhyana)

Sit in silence, meditate on Mahavira’s teachings of Ahimsa, Satya, and Aparigraha. This step purifies thoughts and aligns the soul with spiritual discipline.

5. Aarti & Pradakshina

Conclude worship with Aarti (lighting lamps in reverence) and Pradakshina (circumambulation around the idol or shrine), signifying surrender and respect to the enlightened one.

Special Festivals & Mahotsavs

Celebrate the divine occasions marking the significant events in Bhagwan Mahavir’s life

Aarti & Stavan

Sacred hymns and devotional songs to connect with Bhagwan Mahavir’s divine presence

🪔 Aarti (Ceremonial Worship)

Aarti of Mahavir

Traditional evening aarti

ॐ जय महावीर प्रभु, स्वामी जय महावीर प्रभु।
कुण्डलपुर अवतारी, त्रिशलानन्द विभो॥
सिद्धारथ घर जन्मे, वैभव था भारी।
बाल ब्रह्मचारी व्रत, पाल्यो तपधारी॥

Aarti of Mahavir

Traditional evening aarti

🪔 Stavan (Devotional Hymns)

Stavan of Mahavir

Stavans are songs of devotion

णमो अरिहंताणं: अरिहंतों को नमस्कार।
णमो सिद्धाणं: सिद्धों को नमस्कार।
णमो आयरियाणं: आचार्यों को नमस्कार।
णमो उवज्झायाणं: उपाध्यायों को नमस्कार।

Stavan of Mahavir

Stavans are songs of devotion

णमो अरिहंताणं: अरिहंतों को नमस्कार।
णमो सिद्धाणं: सिद्धों को नमस्कार।
णमो आयरियाणं: आचार्यों को नमस्कार।
णमो उवज्झायाणं: उपाध्यायों को नमस्कार।

📿 Sacred Mantras & Chanting

Powerful mantras and sacred chants to invoke the blessings of Bhagwan Mahavir

🕉️ Primary Mantras

Namokar Mantra

The most sacred and universal Jain mantra

णमो अरिहंताणं

Namo Arihantanam

Meaning: मैं अरिहंतों को नमस्कार करता हूँ।

Chanting: 108 times daily, preferably during morning prayers

Uvasaggaharam Stotra

A powerful protective mantra dedicated to Mahavira.

उवसग्ग-हरं पासं, पासं वंदामि कम्म-घन मुक्कं।
विषहर-विस्-निन्नासं, मंगल-कल्लन-आवासन।। 1।।

Meaning:मैं उपसर्गों को हरने वाले, कर्मों के बंधन से मुक्त, विष के नाश करने वाले, और मंगलमय कल्याण के धाम भगवान पार्श्वनाथ को वंदना करता/करती हूँ।”

Benefits: Enhances spiritual awareness and removes obstacles

📿 Chanting Guidelines

Proper Chanting Method

1. Namokar Mantra (Navkar Mantra)

The most sacred and universal Jain mantra.
Pays respect to the five supreme beings: Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, and all Sadhus.
Chanting it purifies the mind and removes karmic obstacles.

2. Uvasaggaharam Stotra

A powerful protective mantra dedicated to Mahavira.
Believed to remove difficulties, obstacles, and negativity from one’s life.

3. Logassa Sutra

A devotional hymn describing virtues of the 24 Tirthankaras, with Mahavira as the last.
Encourages humility, surrender, and spiritual strength.

4. Bhaktamar Stotra

Though dedicated to the first Tirthankara (Rishabhanatha), many devotees chant it alongside Mahavira’s prayers.
Symbolizes faith, healing, and divine grace.

Legends & Spiritual Significance

Powerful mantras and sacred chants to invoke the blessings of Bhagwan Mahavir

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Path to Liberation

Monthly Fasting

Observe complete fasting on Ekadashi (11th day of lunar cycle) dedicated to Rishabhdev. This purifies the body and mind while developing self-control.

Duration: 24 hours
Frequency: Twice monthly
Benefits: Spiritual purification

Rules: No food or water from sunrise to sunrise. Break fast with simple vegetarian meal.

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Ayambil Oli

Nine-Day Observance

Observe this sacred fasting period with simple meals and meditation. It purifies the body and mind while developing restraint.

Duration: 9 days
Frequency: Twice yearly
Benefits: Restricted passions

Rules: Only one simple meal per day without spices, sweets, or oils.

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Paryushan Vrat

Eight-Day Festival

The holiest Jain festival focused on forgiveness, meditation, and self-discipline. It strengthens compassion and purifies the soul.

Duration: 8 days
Frequency: Annual
Benefits: Soul purification

Activities: Daily temple visits, scripture reading, meditation, and charitable acts.

Rituals & Worship

Daily Puja Vidhi

Special Festivals & Mahotsavs

Mahavir Jayanti

Paush Dashmi

Aarti & Stavan

🪔 Aarti (Ceremonial Worship)

Aarti of Mahavir

Aarti of Mahavir

🪔 Stavan (Devotional Hymns)

Stavan of Mahavir

Stavan of Mahavir

📿 Sacred Mantras & Chanting

🕉️ Primary Mantras

Namokar Mantra

Uvasaggaharam Stotra

📿 Chanting Guidelines

Proper Chanting Method

1. Namokar Mantra (Navkar Mantra)

2. Uvasaggaharam Stotra

3. Logassa Sutra

4. Bhaktamar Stotra

Legends & Spiritual Significance

Path to Liberation

Ayambil Oli

Paryushan Vrat

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