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annually and throughout one's life (2) Taking out the Bhagavan's image in a splendid chariot after placing the image in it;
(3) Thirthayatra : carrying out pilgrimages to holy places like Shatrunjaya;
(4) Snatra Mahotsava (oblation ceremony); this should be carried out every day and if it is not possible to carry it out every day it must be carried out on festival days, either on the first day of the month or on some special occasions (or at the end of some special occasions). At least once in a year a Shravak should carry out the oblation ceremony to the Lord;
(5) Increasing the Devadravya - increasing the funds set apart for the use of the Lord by offering decorations, substances useful for worship, cash etc.;
(6) Mahapooja (the grand worship) decorating the various parts of the Lord's image in a special manner; decorating the surroundings of the temple etc.;
(7) Ratri Jagaran (keeping a spiritual vigil). On the occasion of some special ceremonies or at the time of the Nirvan of the Gurumaharaj and on such occasions keeping vigil throughout the night, spending the night in such spiritual activities as singing songs and prayers;
(8) Shruthapooja (by means of worshipping scriptural texts) as well as getting such books written or getting books published;
(9) Completion ceremony: After completing such austerities as Navapath, Bees Stanaka etc., or on similar other occasions exhibiting and dedicating things relating to knowledge, faith and character; : (10) Thirthaprabhavana : disseminating the Jina Shasan among people by celebrating in a grand manner the arrival of a Gurumaharaj at a place;
(11) Sudhi (atonement) ordinarily when defects appear they should be cleansed. Therefore, during the Chaturmas or
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