Answer

For Shakrastav Abhishek, the exact samagri may vary slightly by Jain tradition, sangh, temple practice, and whether it is done at home or in derasar.

Commonly used samagri includes:

• Clean water
• Kalash or vessel for abhishek
• Panchamrut items, where used:
  • Milk
  • Curd
  • Ghee
  • Sugar
  • Saffron or kesar water
• Chandan
• Kesar
• Akshat — unbroken rice, if used in your tradition
• Flowers, where permitted by local practice
• Clean cloth for wiping the Jin Pratima respectfully
• Ashtaprakari Puja samagri, if Shakrastav is followed by or combined with puja
• Thali, small bowls, spoon, and lota
• Shakrastav text or book for recitation

Important Note

Because Shakrastav Abhishek is a sacred Jain ritual, please follow the exact samagri and vidhi as guided by your local Jain temple, Guru Bhagwant, Panditji, or Sangh tradition. Some traditions may avoid certain items or use a specific order of abhishek.

Spiritual Understanding

The purpose of Abhishek is not only external worship, but inner purification. While offering pure substances to Arihant Bhagwan, the devotee reflects on removing inner impurities such as anger, ego, deceit, greed, attachment, and aversion.

Takeaway

Use pure samagri, maintain cleanliness, devotion, and humility, and follow the vidhi accepted in your Jain tradition.