Here is a simple English overview of Chaitya Vandan (Chaityavandan) Sutras, which is the temple-veneration liturgy in the Śvetāmbara Murtipūjak tradition.

• What it is

- Chaitya Vandan is a daily prayer sequence recited at the temple to honor the Jina dharma. It mainly includes reverence to the Tirthankaras, their abodes, and their virtuous qualities, along with reflective practices such as repentance and offerings of respect. It is typically performed after cleansing and with proper decorum, and is usually done once or twice daily around temple visits. You can read more here .

• Core parts commonly found

- Namokar Mantra (Navkar Mantra) – venerating the Arihants, Siddhas, Acharyas, Upadhyāyas, and Sādhu. - Hymns praising the Tirthankaras and their abodes, and invocations of the virtuous qualities of Jinas. - Repentance/forgiveness verses (self-purification and humility). - Closing prayers for peace and well-being of all beings. - Some recensions also include concise Praises of various Jinas and a brief meditation on their qualities.

• Meaning (arth) in Jain tradition

- The sutras express reverence for all Jinas across the cosmos (upper, middle, and lower worlds), reaffirm humility, gratitude, and ethical resolve, and cultivate mindfulness, forgiveness, and devotion. - The goal is to focus the mind on right conduct, non-violence, and the path shown by the Arihants, while fostering a spirit of reverence for the monastic order and the Jain lineage.

• Important note about traditions

- Chaitya Vandan as described above is characteristic of Śvetāmbara Murtipūjak practice. The Digambara tradition does not follow the same Chaitya Vandan sequence; their temple worship emphasizes other forms of devotion and practice. If you want the exact sequence, original Prakrit/Sanskrit lines, and their meanings for a specific gaccha, tell me your tradition and I can provide the traditional texts with clear meanings.

If you’d like, I can provide the precise English renderings of the standard Chaitya Vandan verses, along with the original lines, for a particular Śvetāmbara lineage. For more details, you can read more here .