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Temple Activities - 3
Pujan
Pujan is singing with devotion the qualities of Jina, Guru, and Shastra in pureness of thoughts, speech and body.
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The power Visarjan plate
Puja plate
There are three components used for performing Pujan. Ashika which is a stand with small plate on top, Puja plate containing eight dravyas ( substances) and a visarjan plate with a Swastik in which the dravyas are offered.
Eight dravyas (substances) are used for performing pujan, each of which has a significant meaning.
Naivedya : Coconut cubes are offered which signify Jal: Pure water is offered during Pujan which is symbolic
overcoming of earthly desires. for the end of birth, old age and death cycles.
Deepak :"Saffron colored coconut cubes signify Chandan : Saffron colored water is offered for
overcoimng of worldly attachments. the end of worldly sufferings.
Dhoop: Chandan powder is offered for Akshat: Rice grains symbolize attaining
overcoimng of eight karmas. an indestroyable state.
Fal: Almond fruit signify tasting the fruit Pushp: Saffron colored rice grains
of life which is Moksha. signify the overcoming of passions.
Pujan is effective in lessening of worldly desires, pride and ignorance.
