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    Shwetambar vidhi for podasham

    9 months ago 323

    Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak vidhi (Pooja vidhi) generally follows a fixed sequence, with small local variations (gaccha/maryādā) at temples. The exact term “podasham” isn’t a standard Jain ritual name in the Śvetāmbara tradition, so I’ll give a simple, traditional Śvetāmbara puja outline that many temples follow, which you can adapt to your local paddhati.

    • Preparation
    - Bathe, wear clean white clothes, no leather. - Sit in a calm, humble mood; perform a short vow (panchang pranam or similar) before starting.
    • Entering the derāśar/temple
    - Three Nissihis (renunciations) at the outer door, inside the mandir, and near the vedi. - Pradakshina (circumambulation) around the vedi, with joined hands. - Darśan and pranām (gāthikā or pañchāṅg/āsṭāṅg praṇām as per local practice).
    • Chaityavandan (the main avashyak sequence)
    - Sit steadily (padmāsan/ardha‑padmāsan or straight) with a calm mind. - Navkar Mantra (recite with focus; often 9 times or as prescribed locally). - Chauvisattho (Chaturvimsati-stava) and other stavanā verses as per tradition. - Vandana to the Panch-Parameshthi; if holy mendicants (sadhu–sadhvi) are present, offer them respectful vandan; otherwise keep the reverence inward. - Avasthā-chintan (contemplate the three avasthās of the Tirthankar).
    • Additional elements (as per local practice)
    - Abhishek, dhup, deepak, jal, chandan, pushpa, naivedya, phal, akshat, etc., offered with bhav and short stutis. - Samayik, deshātyāg, and other vrata‑related practices may be included if you observe them.
    • Concluding
    - Pranidhāna (remembrance and vow to remain devoted). - Tidy up the space, thank the divine presence, and depart with a calm mind.

    Notes

    • Śvetāmbara and Digambar traditions differ in some mantras, postures, and exact sequences. The above outlines a typical Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak approach; your temple may have slight local custom.
    • If your question targets a very specific sub-ritual (e.g., a particular form of Chaityavandan or a unique “podasham” rite in a given gaccha), temples or local sadhus can provide the exact paddhati used in that place.

    You can read more about Śvetāmbara chaityavandan vidhi here:

    • Śvetāmbara chaityavandan vidhi (Shwetambar Murtipujak)
    • Chaityavandan vidhi for pooja (Shwetambar outline)
    • Please-write chaityavandan vidhi (Shwetambar)

    If you meant a different term or a specific paddhati by “podasham,” please share the exact name or temple/gaccha, and I’ll align the answer to that tradition.

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