In Jain Dharma, “pujan” simply means devotional worship done with right faith and right understanding. There are many types, and names/ways can differ a little in Śvetāmbara–Digambara traditions and by region.

Here are some important and common types:

1. Aṣṭa‑prakāri Pujan (Ashtaprakari Puja)

Worship with eight dravyas (substances) – 1) Jal (water) 2) Chandan (sandal) 3) Pushpa (flower) 4) Dhoop (incense) 5) Deepak (lamp) 6) Akshat (rice) 7) Naivedya (sweet/food) 8) Phal (fruit) Each has deep inner meaning like purity, knowledge, right conduct, non‑attachment etc.

1. Pañcha‑Kalyāṇak Pujan

Pujan of the five great events of a Tirthankar’s life: – Garbh (conception) – Janma (birth) – Dikshā (renunciation) – Keval‑jñān (omniscience) – Moksha (liberation)

1. Snātra Pujan

Symbolic bathing (abhishek) of the Tirthankar idol, remembering the bathing of newborn Tirthankars and purifying our own bhav.

1. Śānti Pujan

Done for inner peace, removal of fear and worries, with prayers for shanti for all jivas.

1. Attham / Atthai Pujan

Performed during 8‑day fast (attham/atthai), supporting tapa with bhakti and right reflections.

1. Navpad / Siddhachakra Pujan

Pujan of the Navapad (9 supreme entities – the five Parameṣṭhis plus four special guṇas). Very common during Ayambil Oli.

1. Adhār Abhishek Pujan

Abhishek of the idol using 18 kinds of dravya, each representing different virtues and letting go of different types of karma.

1. Antarāya‑nivāraṇ Pujan

To remove antarāya‑karma (obstructive karmas) that block charity, enjoyment, power, and spiritual progress.

1. Arihant / Tirthankar Pujan (General)

Regular pujan of any Tirthankar (e.g., Mahavir Pujan, Pārshvanath Pujan), focusing on their qualities and trying to follow their path.

1. Chaitya‑Vandan Pujan

Temple‑based avashyak kriyā: Navkār, Logassa, Vandana, stutis, and kayotsarg in front of the idol.

1. Samvatsari / Paryushan‑related Pujans

Special pujans on Paryushan / Das‑lakshan, especially Samvatsari day, with pratikraman and kṣamā‑yāchanā (asking forgiveness).

1. Bhavya‑Bhāvna / Bhakti Pujans

Different “bhavna” based pujans to strengthen right attitude – like Bhavya‑bhāvna, Shuddha‑bhāvna, etc.

1. Festival‑specific Pujans

E.g., Mahavir Janma‑kalyanak pujan, Diwali (Mahavir nirvana) pujan, special temple pratishtha pujans, etc.

1. Daily Simple Pujan / Ghar‑puja

Short daily pujan at home or temple: – Navkār mantra, small stavan – Simple ashta‑prakari or only chandan/akshat/dipak – Small samayik or prarthana.

Śvetāmbara–Digambara differences (in short)

• Both accept that real pujan is bhav‑puja (inner worship of qualities).
• Names and exact vidhi, mantras, and samagri amount can differ.
• Some Digambar traditions avoid certain flowers/fruits; some Śvetāmbara murtipujak use more detailed stotras and chaityavandan.
• Follow the maryādā (rule) of your own guru/derasar.

Main thing to remember: Whatever type of pujan you do, its purpose in Jain Dharma is:

• to remember Tirthankars and Panch‑Parameṣṭhi,
• to reduce rāg‑dveṣ (attachment‑aversion),
• to strengthen samyak‑darshan, samyak‑jñān and samyak‑chāritra (right faith, knowledge, conduct).