Chaityavandan (often written Chaitavandan) is a respectful Jain ritual of bowing to the Arihants, Siddhas, and sacred Jain places and images with purity of mind, speech, and body.

Basic way to do Chaityavandan

1. Purify yourself

- Wash hands and feet if needed. - Sit or stand in a clean, शांत place. - Keep the mind calm and focused.

1. Enter with reverence

- Go to the Jain derasar or place of worship with respect. - Avoid distraction, talking, or unnecessary movement.

1. Take darshan

- Have the भाव of devotion toward the Tirthankar Bhagwan. - Remember Ahimsa, purity, and detachment.

1. Perform vandan

- Offer obeisance with folded hands. - Commonly this includes: - Navakar Mantra - Jaya Viyaraya Stotra - Tirtha Vandan or praise of the sacred place - Kayotsarga for inner stillness - Pradakshina if done in your tradition - Khamasamana / Iriyavahiya in the proper sequence

1. Do pratikraman-style humility

- Feel repentance for faults. - Ask forgiveness mentally and sincerely.

1. Conclude with samayik-minded purity

- Leave quietly. - Keep the mind in humility, non-violence, and restraint.

Important inner भावना

Chaityavandan is not only a formality. It should be done with:

• Shraddha — faith
• Vinay — humility
• Bhakti — devotion
• Shuddhi — purity
• Ekagrata — concentration

Tradition note

The exact procedure may vary a little between Shwetambar Murtipujak, Sthanakvasi, and Digambar traditions. In many places, “Chaityavandan” specifically refers to the Shwetambar Murtipujak style of worship and prayer.

If you want, I can give you the full step-by-step Chaityavandan vidhi in simple Gujarati/Hindi-style sequence.