Siddha Chakra Pujan (also called Siddhachakra Pujan or Navpad Pujan) is one of the most important and sacred Jain pujans, especially in the Śvetāmbara tradition.

1. What is Siddha Chakra?

• “Siddha” = liberated souls
• “Chakra” = wheel / circle / mandal (yantra)

Siddhachakra is a special yantra (diagram) that mainly represents Navpad – the nine supreme spiritual entities:

1. Arihant
2. Siddha
3. Acharya
4. Upadhyaya
5. Sadhu
6. Samyak Darshan (right faith)
7. Samyak Jnan (right knowledge)
8. Samyak Charitra (right conduct)
9. Samyak Tap (right austerity) ( jainknowledge.com)

These are the same Navpad that we bow to in the Navkar Mantra.

In Śvetāmbara tradition it is usually called Siddhachakra / Navpad; in Digambar tradition a similar concept is called Navadevta, though the detailed form and emphasis may differ slightly. ( en.wikipedia.org)

2. What is Siddha Chakra Pujan?

Siddha Chakra Pujan is a special worship of this yantra:

• A Siddhachakra is drawn or prepared (with grains, colors, metal plate, etc.).
• The place is cleaned; devotees bathe and wear clean clothes.
• Jain mantras and stotras are recited, especially Navkar Mantra and stotras related to Siddhachakra / Navpad.
• Various dravyas (like rice, flowers, sandal, etc.) are offered step‑by‑step on different parts of the chakra.
• Finally, aarti and prayers for universal well‑being are done. ( jainknowledge.com)

It can be done in the temple or at home, individually or as a big sangh pujan.

3. When is it usually performed?

There is no rigid fixed day, but common times are: ( jainknowledge.com)

• Ayambil Oli (Navpad / Siddhachakra Ayambil Oli)
• Paryushan / Das Lakshan and other Jain festivals
• Before important life events (wedding, new house, etc.)
• As a niyam for a few or several days for special spiritual purpose
• For atonement (prayaschit) and spiritual purification

Best done in the morning after snan and wearing shuddh vastra.

4. Spiritual significance

The heart of Siddha Chakra Pujan is not material benefit, but internal transformation:

1. Remembrance of Navpad

- Constantly remembering the nine highest tattvas / pads strengthens samyak darshan, jnan, charitra, tap.

1. Path to Moksha

- The chakra (circle) shows the complete path from bondage to liberation, centering around the Panch Parmesthi and the three jewels (right faith, knowledge, conduct) and tap. ( jainknowledge.com)

1. Karmic purification

- With devotion, humility, and reflection, the pujan helps in kashaya‑shanti (reducing anger, pride, deceit, greed) and punya bandha (bonding of good karmas).

1. Universal outlook

- Prayers are not just for “me”, but for sarva jivo sukhino bhavantu – welfare of all souls. This broadens compassion and aparigraha.

1. Strengthening faith

- The famous story of King Shripal and Queen Mayanasundari is tied to Siddhachakra and shows how deep faith in Navpad leads from great suffering to spiritual upliftment. ( jainknowledge.com)

Because of this, Siddhachakra Pujan is often called the “king of pujans” among Śvetāmbara Jains. ( jainsite.com)

5. Main inner bhav during the pujan

To get true benefit, the outer ritual must support the inner bhav:

• Vinay (deep reverence) for Panch Parmesthi and Navpad
• Pratikraman bhav – accepting one’s mistakes and wishing to improve
• Tyag & Tap bhav – some form of self‑restraint or small sacrifice that day
• Maitri – wishing friendship and goodwill towards all beings

If these feelings are present, Siddha Chakra Pujan becomes a strong sadhana for moksha‑marg, not just a social ceremony.

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You can read a simple explanation of Siddhachakra and Navpad Ayambil Oli and its significance here

And a JainKnowledge Q&A specifically on Siddha Chakra Pujan here