चन्दन चट विधान (Chandan Chat Vidhaan) is a Jain ritual associated with the worship of Tirthankaras, particularly in the context of Pujas (ritualistic worship) in Jainism. This ritual involves the ceremonial application and offering of sandalwood paste (chandan) on the idols of Tirthankaras. The word "chat" refers to the act of anointing or smearing.

Significance in Jainism:

• Purity and Devotion: Chandan (sandalwood paste) is considered pure, cooling, and fragrant, symbolizing inner purity and the cooling of passions.
• Anointment: Applying chandan on the idol is an act of reverence, expressing devotion and surrender to the Tirthankaras.
• Merit: According to Jain beliefs, performing such rituals with devotion results in the accumulation of punya (spiritual merit).

Procedure (Vidhaan): Though there may be slight variations depending on sect and temple tradition, the general steps are:

1. Preparation: The devotee cleans themselves and the area, prepares sandalwood paste (usually by rubbing a sandalwood stick on a stone with water).
2. Sankalp (Intention): The devotee mentally resolves to perform the ritual with devotion, seeking spiritual upliftment.
3. Application: The chandan is gently applied to specific parts of the idol (such as the forehead, chest, and limbs), sometimes accompanied by the recitation of Jain prayers or mantras (like the Namokar Mantra).
4. Aarti and Pradakshina: The ritual is often followed by waving lamps (aarti) and circumambulating (pradakshina) the idol.

Mantras and Prayers: During Chandan Chat, the following mantra may be recited:

चन्दनं दिव्यगन्धाढ्यं, सुशीतलमनोहरम्। चर्चयामि जिनश्रेष्ठे, जीवन्मुक्तिप्रदायकम्॥

Meaning: “I apply this divine, fragrant, and cooling sandalwood paste to the supreme Jina, which bestows liberation while living.”

Context: Chandan Chat Vidhaan is often performed during daily pujas, special festivals (like Paryushan or Mahavir Jayanti), and important temple rituals.

If you would like the detailed script (vidhaan) or a step-by-step guide for performing Chandan Chat, please specify the tradition (Digambar, Shwetambar, etc.) or the language you desire.