After darshan seva puja come
In Jainism, the sequence of religious activities in a temple or at home often follows a specific order. Generally, the order is:
- Darshan: This refers to respectfully viewing the images (murtis) of the Tirthankaras and other revered beings in the temple, offering one's salutations and feeling their presence.
- Seva: This involves acts of service or offerings to the temple or the deity, such as cleaning the temple, decorating the idols, or making offerings of flowers, rice, or other items.
- Puja: This is the ritual of worship, which may include performing the Ashtaprakari Puja (offering eight substances), reciting prayers, singing hymns (stavan), and other devotional activities.
So, after darshan and seva, usually puja is performed. The sequence typically is:
Darshan → Seva → Puja
However, the order can vary based on local customs, temple traditions, or personal practice. The core idea is to approach the worship with devotion, humility, and purity of mind and body, progressing from respectful viewing (darshan) to acts of service (seva), and then to formal worship (puja).