After chaityavandan can we do pakshal
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Answer
Yes, generally Pakshal can be done after Chaityavandan.
Explanation
In Jain practice:
- Chaityavandan is a devotional worship of Arihant Bhagwan, involving vandan, stuti, sutras, and inner reverence.
- Pakshal is the respectful bathing/abhishek of Bhagwan’s idol, done with devotion and purity.
There is no general Jain rule that says Pakshal cannot be done after Chaityavandan. However, temple customs may differ from place to place.
If Pakshal is performed in your temple at a fixed time or according to a specific tradition, it is best to follow the guidance of the temple’s pujari, trustee, or knowledgeable elder.
Spiritual Understanding
Both Chaityavandan and Pakshal are forms of bhakti. The main thing is to perform them with:
- cleanliness,
- respect,
- proper intention,
- and humility toward Jinendra Bhagwan.
Takeaway
Yes, you may do Pakshal after Chaityavandan, unless your local temple tradition specifically follows a different order.