chamar pooja stuti
In Jain tradition, “Chamar Pooja” is not usually a separate fixed stotra like Bhaktamar, but a part of Ashta‑prakari Pooja (the 8‑fold temple worship). Let me explain simply.
1. What is “Chamar Pooja”?
- Chamar (Chauri) = fly‑whisk, traditionally a royal honor.
- It is one of the Ashta‑mangal (8 auspicious symbols).
- In pooja, waving the chamar in front of the Tirthankar’s idol is called Chamar Pooja.
2. Its Jain meaning
When we wave the chamar:
- We show deep respect to the Tirthankar, like devas serving the Jina.
- It symbolizes removing impurities and disturbances from around the Jina’s presence.
- Spiritually, it reminds us to:
- Today, the chamar is made in a way that does not harm living beings, in line with ahimsa.
3. Is there a special “Chamar Pooja Stuti”?
- There is no single, Agam‑based sutra that is universally called “Chamar Pooja Stuti”.
- During Chamar Pooja, people usually recite:
- Text and tune can vary by sangh and region, but the bhav is the same:
You can read a simple explanation of Chamar Pooja and its importance here: