Snatra Pooja (also written Snatra Puja / Snatra Vidhi) is a very important Jain pooja in which we lovingly re-enact the bath (snan / abhishek) of a newborn Tirthankar, as done by Indra and the devas on Mount Meru.

In simple words:

• “Snatra” comes from “snan” = bath.
• It is a worship of all 24 Tirthankars, not only one.
• We remember especially the Janma Kalyanak (divine birth event) of a Tirthankar.

Main purpose

• To praise the pure virtues of the Tirthankars (Arihants).
• To cleanse our own mind, like the Lord’s idol is bathed.
• To develop ahimsa, humility, detachment and right conduct.
• To start a day or a big program in an auspicious and peaceful way.

What usually happens in Snatra Pooja

Exact steps and shlokas can differ slightly by Deravasi / Shwetambar / Digambar traditions and by local sangh, but generally it includes:

1. Navkar Mantra and mangalacharan.
2. Jal abhishek (bath with clean water) of the idol, remembering the Tirthankar’s birth.
3. Stavans and verses describing:

- the celebration on Meru by devas, - the bathing, clothing and adorning of the Tirthankar, - the great qualities of Jineshwar Bhagwan.

1. Kusumanjali – offering flowers at the Lord’s feet while reciting verses.
2. Often it is followed by Ashta‑prakari puja, Aarti, Mangal Divo, Shanti path etc.

Digambar / Shwetambar note

• Both traditions accept the basic idea:

• The wordings, tunes, and order of verses can differ from sangh to sangh, but the spiritual meaning is the same – inner purity, devotion, and reflection on Jain dharma.

If you want, you can also see a simple step‑by‑step explanation of How to do Snatra Pooja here: