Here is a simple, Jain-centered list of common poojan (worship/rituals) practiced in Jainism. Note that details can vary between Digambar and Shwetambar traditions.
- Navkar Mantra Puja (Namokar Puja)
- The central chant and worship of the five auspicious beings (Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyayas, Siddhas) and their virtues. Often done at the start of daily worship.
- Guru Puja (Adhyatma Puja to the Guru/Teacher)
- Reverence and offerings to one’s guru or spiritual teacher, recognizing the guidance they provide on path and discipline.
- Tirthankar Puja (Puja of Tirthankaras)
- Worship of a Tirthankar (e.g., Mahavira, Rishabhanatha, Parshvanatha) with offerings, circumambulations (pradakshina), recitations of stotras, and meditative focus on their qualities.
- Special veneration of Arihants (enlightened beings who have conquered inner enemies) and Siddhas (liberated souls), often including offerings and prayers for their blessings.
- Ashtamangala Puja (Eight Auspicious Things)
- A ritual involving the eight auspicious symbols used in Jain worship to invite auspiciousness and inner purification.
- Samayik (Meditative Ritual)
- A fixed, quiet period (usually 48 minutes) of deep meditation and reflection on ethics, right faith, and right conduct.
- Pratikraman (Repentance Rite)
- A focused introspection and confession ritual to acknowledge and rectify faults, with a vow to improve conduct.
- Puja on Festivals and Holy Days
- Special ceremonies for occasions like Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan/Das Lakshana, and other temple or family celebrations, often with group recitations, offerings, and scripture readings.
- Chauvis Mahavratas/Chaturmas Observances (discipline-focused practices)
- During certain periods, adherents may engage in intensified practice and ritual routines (contextual to community and tradition).
- Bhakti Stavan and Stotra Recitations
- Devotional singing or recitation of Jain hymns and stotras to cultivate reverence, detachment, and spiritual focus.
- Temple Puja and Offerings
- Daily or periodic temple rituals that include lighting lamps, incense, flowers, and food offerings to deities or symbolic images.
- Shrut (Scripture Recitation) and Pravachan (Discourse) Sessions
- Recitation of Jain scriptures and listening to sermons as part of worship and upliftment.
Important notes
- The exact steps, mantras, and order can differ between Digambar and Shwetambar communities. If you follow one tradition, your local temple or guru can provide the precise procedure.
- Daily practice is often centered on Navkar Mantra, Samayik, and Pratikraman, with additional puja activities around temples, festivals, or personal vow days.
- Poojan is meant to cultivate discipline, detachment, ethical conduct, and reverence for all living beings.
If you’d like, tell me which tradition (Digambar or Shwetambar) you follow, and I can tailor the list with more specific procedures and the exact mantras used in that tradition.