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    Is there agni pooja in Jainism

    5 months ago 92

    In Jainism there is no separate “Agni Pooja” (fire worship) like in some other traditions.

    What exists is:

    • Deep / Aarti / Dhoop
    - A small lamp (deep, divo) or incense (dhoop) is used as an offering in pooja. - The object of worship is never the fire itself, but the Arihant, Tirthankaras, Siddhas and their virtues. - Fire / light is only a symbol – usually of: - light of right knowledge, - destruction of ignorance, - inner purity.
    • Ashtaprakari Pooja
    Among the eight dravyas used in pooja is Deep (lamp). Again, the lamp is one dravya of worship, not a separate fire‑god or fire‑pooja. ( jainknowledge.com)

    Key Jain points:

    1. No element‑worship

    Jain Dharma does not teach worship of pancha‑mahabhuta (fire, water, air, etc.) as independent deities.

    1. Bhav Pooja is main

    External lamp is secondary; inner light of right faith and right conduct is primary.

    1. Digambar–Shwetambar

    - Both use lamps and aarti in many temples. ( jainknowledge.com) - Style, timing and exact aarti verses differ, but no sect promotes “Agni” as a separate deity to be worshipped.

    So:

    • Yes, fire (deep, divo, aarti) is used in Jain pooja as a symbol.
    • No, Jainism does not have an independent “Agni Pooja” or fire‑god worship.

    For a simple overview of Jain pooja and its types, you can read more here

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