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    Can I do Snatra pooja 6 days before periods?

    5 months ago 129

    Yes, you can do Snatra Pooja 6 days before your periods.

    In Jain dharm, the restriction generally begins from the time actual menstruation (bleeding) starts. Before that, you are considered pavitra (ritually pure) for:

    • Snatra Pooja / abhiṣek
    • Going into derāsar / garbha-gṛih
    • Doing Aṣṭaprakārī pūjā, ārtī, maṅgal dīvo, etc.

    However, during the days of actual periods, many Jain saṅghs and traditional ācāryas advise:

    • Do not do Snatra / abhiṣek yourself
    • Do not touch mūrtis or go inside garbha-gṛih
    • You may do bhāv-bhakti and mental worship (maansik pūjā), recite Navkār etc. from a little distance

    So:

    • 6 days before periods – Snatra Pooja is allowed.
    • Once bleeding starts – follow your family/saṅgh’s maryādā and avoid Snatra/abhiṣek till your “sutak” days are over.

    For a related explanation on Jain practices during menstruation, you can read more here

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