List of pujan

In Jainism, "Pujan" refers to devotional rituals or ceremonies performed to honor Tirthankaras, deities, and sacred texts. There are various types of pujans, each with its own significance and method. Here is a list of some commonly performed Jain pujans:

1. Ashtaprakari Pujan

The worship with eight substances (water, sandalwood, flowers, rice, coconut, sweets, incense, lamp).

1. Panch Kalyanak Pujan

Rituals celebrating the five auspicious events in the life of a Tirthankara: conception, birth, renunciation, omniscience, and liberation.

1. Snatra Pujan

Symbolic bathing of the Tirthankara’s idol, representing the bathing of newborn Tirthankaras.

1. Shanti Pujan

Performed for peace and well-being.

1. Attham Pujan (Aththai Pujan)

Performed during the fasting period of 'Atthai' (eight days).

1. Navpad Oli Pujan

Worship of the Navapad (nine supreme entities) during the semi-annual Oli festival.

1. Adhar Abhishek Pujan

Ritual bathing (Abhishek) of the idol with 18 substances.

1. Antaraya Nivaran Pujan

To remove obstacles from one's spiritual path.

1. Arihant Pujan

Worship of the Arihants (enlightened souls).

1. Parshwanath Panch Kalyanak Pujan

Special pujan for the 23rd Tirthankara, Parshwanath.

1. Chauvihar Pujan

Performed before observing Chauvihar (complete abstinence from food and water after sunset).

1. Chaitya Vandan Pujan

Ritual worship at a Jain temple.

1. Samvatsari Pujan

Performed on the day of Samvatsari, the festival of forgiveness.

1. Bhavya Bhavna Pujan

To cultivate spiritual aspirations and right attitude.

1. Mangal Path Pujan

Performed for auspicious beginnings and blessings.

These are some of the important Jain pujans. Each sect (Svetambara, Digambara, etc.) and community may have additional or specific pujans. The texts for these pujans, their rituals, and the substances used can vary regionally. Pujans are an important part of Jain cultural and religious life, helping devotees express devotion and reinforce the principles of Jainism.