Parikrama (pradakshina) in a Jain mandir is a respectful way to show devotion and reverence to the Tirthankaras and the sanctified space. Here is a simple, traditional way to do it:

• Before you begin

- Enter the mandir with a clean heart and body. Wash hands/face if there is a ritual area, remove your shoes if required, and wear modest, respectful attire. - Offer a quiet pranam (Namaskar) at the entrance or before the idol you are focusing on. - If there is a dedicated pradakshina route around the shrine, follow the posted guidance.

• How to perform parikrama

- Move in a clockwise direction around the main idol or the sanctum (pradakshina ka kram). Keep your left side closer to the idol and your right side toward the outer wall or corridor. - Proceed slowly and mindfully, with attention, not in a hurry. Let each round be a moment of inner reflection and respect. - You may perform 3, 7, or 11 rounds, depending on local tradition or personal devotion. If there is a fixed practice at the temple you are visiting, follow that. - While walking, you can offer a soft namaskar at points where the idol or image is most prominent, or simply keep a steady, reverent pace.

• After completing the rounds

- Offer a sankalpa (a short resolve or prayer) if you wish, and perform a simple pushpanjali (devotional offering) or namaskar to the Tirthankar. - Move to the exit in a calm, composed manner; avoid talking loudly or rushing.

• General etiquette

- Maintain silence or speak softly; avoid pointing fingers at deities and idols. - Do not touch the idol or the sacred symbols unless specifically invited to do so. - Respect dividers, railings, and any temple staff instructions. - If you forget your sequence, simply resume with a calm, respectful pace rather than rushing.

• Digambar vs. Shwetambar notes

- Both traditions generally practice pradakshina around the shrine, but exact customs (like number of rounds, accompanying prayers, or how and where to offer pollen, flowers, or bhog) can differ by temple and lineage. If you are visiting a temple with a specific tradition, observe and follow the local guidance or ask a priest for the preferred practice.

If you’d like, I can point you to temple-specific guidance or a short step-by-step for a particular mandir tradition.