Dhoop puja is a standard part of Jain worship, typically included as one of the eight items offered in the Ashta-Prakari Puja (the eightfold offerings).

What it means

• Dhoop (incense) is offered to purify the surroundings and mind.
• It symbolizes the spreading fragrance of virtuous conduct and the destruction of karmic impurities as the incense burns away.
• In many Jain communities, dhoop is paired with dipak (lamp) as a common two-item pair in the ritual, with the eightfold offerings then continuing through other items like water, flowers, naivedhya (offerings), and fruits.

Traditions (Digambar vs. Shwetambar)

• Both traditions include dhoop as a standard item in Ashta-Prakari Puja. The exact sequence and wording of mantras can vary between Digambar and Shwetambar practices, but the spiritual aim remains the same: to purify the space, honor the Tirthankaras and sages, and cultivate detachment.

If you’d like, I can share the typical text and sequence used in your specific tradition (Digambar or Shwetambar) and what is recited during dhoop, along with the corresponding meanings.

You can read more about how and why dhoop is offered in Jain worship here and about what is said during dhoop puja here