Answer

Yes, Digambar Jains do have vandana, meaning respectful bowing, reverence, and devotional salutation.

However, the exact form of vandana may differ from Shvetambar traditions.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, vandana means offering humility and respect to spiritually elevated beings such as:

• Arihant Bhagwan
• Siddha Bhagwan
• Acharya
• Upadhyaya
• Sadhu-Sadhvi / Muni

Digambar Jains perform reverential practices such as:

• Namaskar Mantra
• Dev vandana — reverence to Jina Bhagwan
• Guru vandana — reverence to Digambar Munis and Acharyas
• Chaityabhakti and other bhakti/stuti practices
• Bowing with folded hands or full prostration according to tradition and setting

In Shvetambar practice, “Vandittu” or specific Vandana sutras are commonly recited in daily rituals. Digambar tradition generally uses its own devotional texts, bhaktis, stutis, and forms of bowing rather than the same Shvetambar vandana format.

Spiritual Understanding

The essence of vandana is vinay — humility. In Digambar Jain Dharma, respect toward the Panch Parmeshthi and the path of liberation is very important. Vandana helps reduce ego and strengthens devotion toward right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Takeaway

Yes, Digambar Jains do practice vandana, but the wording, rituals, and texts may differ from Shvetambar Jain vandana practices.