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DI GAMBER PUJA MEANING
Every idol-worshipping religion attaches great significance to poojan of the idol and corresponding rituals. A person feels gratified and experiences great joy upon catching a glimpse of the idol he adores for it is the measure of his faith.
THE Six DAILY ESSENTIALS PRESCRIBED FOR A JAIN HOUSEHOLD:
• Pooja
Guru Upasti Swadhyaya Saiyam
Tap . Daan
Dev Pooja is the foremost of the essentials for Jains. Pooja is usually done in the presence of an idol and with some offering (Dravya Pooja), but it can also be done in the absence of an idol and with no material offering (Bhava Pooja). Pooja 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.
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 he enters, he should chant Nisahi, Nisahi, Nisahi, Om Jai Jai Jai Namostu, Namostu, Namostu. One then recites the Namokar Mantra three times and bows before the idol. He then walks around the vedi in a clockwise direction three times. He now enters the Gabhara and is ready to do the Pooja.
THE POOJA CONSIST OF:
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Abhishek or Prakshal (i.e. Bathing the Idol) Shanti Mantra Pooja - Awahanan, Pooja, Jaimala Shanti Path Visarjan Aarti
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