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Every idol-worshipping religion attaches great significance to Puja of the idol and corresponding rituals. A person feels gratified and experiences great joy upon catching a glimpse of the idol, which he/she adores the most.
GOING TO THE TEMPLE - DIGAMBAR TRADITION Chapter 08 Going To The Temple Digambar Tradition
The Six Daily Essentials Prescribed for a Jain Householders are :
• Dev Pujä
Dev Pujä is the foremost of the essentials for Jains. Pujä is usually done in the presence of an idol and with some offerings (Dravya Pujä), but it can also be done in the absence of an idol and with no material offerings (Bhäv Pujä). Pujä is usually performed in the temple before an idol of an Arihanta, but it can also be performed at home with or without an idol.
Guru Upasti Swadhyay Saiyam
Tap or penance Däna or charity
Before visiting the temple, a person must take a bath and put on washed clothes, which are usually kept in the temple for this purpose. While going to temple, utmost care should be observed that no living beings are harmed due to ones carelessness. Before entering the temple one must wash his hands and feet. As he enters the temple hall, he should ring the bells slowly so the Devas and people around acknowledge his presence.
As one enters into the temple, one should chant :
Nissihi, Nissihi, Nissihi
Om Jai Jai Jai
Namostu, Namostu, Namostu
One then recites the Namokär Mantra three times and bows before the idol. He then walks around the vedi or alter in a clockwise direction three times. He then enters the Gabhäro for Pujä
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Pujä Consist of the following Rituals:
• Abhisheka or Prakshal (i.e. Bathing the Idol)
• Pujä - Prarambh
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Main Pujä
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