Answer

In Jain Dharma, the usual order of daily Puja is commonly performed as:

• 1. Darshan – Reverently seeing the Jinendra Bhagwan
• 2. Namaskar / Vandana – Bowing with devotion
• 3. Prakshal / Abhishek – Bathing the idol, where this practice is followed
• 4. Ashta Prakari Puja – Eightfold worship
• 5. Chaitya Vandana – Devotional prayer and praise of the Tirthankar
• 6. Stavan / Stuti – Singing or reciting praise
• 7. Pradakshina – Circumambulation with reverence
• 8. Khamasana / Prarthana – Bowing and asking forgiveness

Ashta Prakari Puja Order

The eight types of Puja are generally performed in this order:

• 1. Jal Puja – Water Puja
• 2. Chandan Puja – Sandalwood Puja
• 3. Pushpa Puja – Flower Puja
• 4. Dhup Puja – Incense Puja
• 5. Deepak Puja – Lamp Puja
• 6. Akshat Puja – Rice Puja
• 7. Naivedya Puja – Food offering Puja
• 8. Fal Puja – Fruit Puja

Spiritual Understanding

Jain Puja is not performed to ask for worldly rewards from Bhagwan. Tirthankars are liberated souls. Puja is done to awaken purity, humility, devotion, and the desire to follow the path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.

Takeaway

The outer order of Puja helps create discipline, but the inner feeling should be humility, purity, and reverence for the qualities of the Tirthankar.