Below is a simple, maryada-friendly way to perform the 14 Sapna (Trishala Mata’s fourteen auspicious dreams) and Palna‑ji worship during Paryushan “Sapna Utrana.” This follows the common Shwetambar practice. Local temple traditions (maryada) take precedence—please keep them first.

What you are worshipping

• The 14 sapna (dreams) seen by Mata Trishala on the night of Bhagwan Mahavir’s conception; each dream praises the future Tirthankar’s virtues.
• Palna‑ji (cradle) symbolizes Mahavir Prabhu’s Janma Kalyanak joy, performed after Janmavachan during Paryushan.

Helpful references

• 14 dreams list and meaning:
• What is read (Kalpasutra, Janmavachan) in Paryushan:
• Which Paryushan day is Mahavir Janmavachan (generally Panchami for Shwetambar):
• Mahavir Janmakalyanak overview:

Before you begin

• Place/altar:

- Idol/photo of Bhagwan (preferably Mahavir), Kalash, Navkar yantra or scripture, photo/paati of Mata Trishala. - A separate chowki or 14 decorated thalis/kalash for each dream symbol (miniatures or pictures are fine). - A small decorated cradle (palna) with a Navkar yantra or a tiny Pavitra/paag representing newborn Vardhaman (do not use a “baby-doll” form; keep it maryada‑samyak).

• Puja items:

- Jal, Panchamrut or only chandan-jal as per maryada; chandan, akshat, pushpa, dhoop, deep, naivedya (sukhadī/dry fruits), vastra/anjali cloth, coconut, prasad. - Stavan books or 14 Sapna stuti/kalpasutra janmavachan text.

• Observances:

- Maintain ahimsa: filter water, avoid night‑eating; keep raag‑dvesh away; simple satsang/singing only.

Sequence of worship

A. Mangalacharan and Sankalp (start) 1) Shuddhi: Clean the place, light deep. Sit with samyak bhav. 2) Mangalacharan: Navkar Mantra 9, Logassa or a short stavana. 3) Sankalp: “Today during Paryushan, we worship Trishala Mata’s 14 dreams and perform Palna‑ji to honor Mahavir Prabhu’s Janma Kalyanak, for kashaya‑shalya nivaran and punya‑samuday.”

B. Kalpasutra Vachan (if arranged) 4) Listen to, or respectfully read, the relevant Janmavachan section from Kalpasutra as per guru/disciple or temple maryada. Keep silence and shraddha.

C. 14 Sapna Pujan (one by one, in order) For each dream: announce the dream, recall its arth, offer chandan, akshat, pushpa; recite Navkar or the specific sapna stanza; do dhoop‑deep at the end. Order and simple arth (essence): 1) Gaj (Elephant) – mahābal, dharma‑rath naik. 2) Vrishabh (Bull) – dharma‑sthiti, vrishabh‑shreshta guna. 3) Simha (Lion) – abhay, veerata, shaurya of Tirthankar. 4) Lakshmi – shubh‑samruddhi of spiritual virtues. 5) Pushp‑mala – yasha‑kirti of dharma. 6) Purnima Chand – shanti, shuddhata, shital gyan. 7) Surya – ajnana‑nivaran, prakash of samyak‑gyan. 8) Dhvaja – vijay of sad‑dharma. 9) Kalash/urn – pavitrata, purna‑ta. 10) Kamal‑sarovar – vitaragata, asangata. 11) Kshir‑sagar – anant shubh‑gunonī simā. 12) Vimana – devadhi‑dev mān, uchch sthiti of soul. 13) Ratna‑rashi – guno‑kosh, amulya gyan. 14) Dhumrahit Agni – shuddh tej, papa‑karma dāh. Detailed list and meanings:

How to offer each sapna

• Keep the symbol/thali slightly elevated. Do tilak with chandan, offer akshat and pushpa with Navkar.
• If you have the 14‑sapna stavan, sing one stanza per dream; otherwise, chant Navkar Mantra 9 or 12 times per dream with steady dhyan.
• After completing all 14, perform a collective dhoop‑deep and short aarti to Tirthankar Bhagwan (not to Mata as a devī‑poojā center; the devotion is ultimately to the Tirthankar’s attributes).

D. Sapna “Utrana” (symbolic procession/visarjan within the mandir/derasar hall)

• In many sanghs, after pujan the 14 thalis are carried in a small pradakshina within the hall while singing stavans. Keep it sober, satvik, and non‑ostentatious. Conclude by placing them back respectfully.

E. Palna‑ji (after Janmavachan and 14 sapna) 1) Sthapana: Place the decorated cradle facing the idol of Bhagwan. In the cradle, keep Navkar yantra or a pavitra/paag with chandan‑vastra. 2) Stuti: Sing Janma Kalyanak stavan or “Avo Avo Jinvar…” as per maryada; or chant Navkar Mantra 108 times collectively. 3) Jhulan: With clean hands, devotees lightly swing the cradle (palna) one by one, remembering the birth‑kalyanak of Mahavir Prabhu; maintain vitarag bhav (no clapping/dancing). 4) Aarti and Mangal‑divo: Offer deep to Bhagwan (not to the cradle itself), then do mangal‑divo. 5) Prasad (before sunset): Distribute simple sukhadi/dry fruits as per maryada.

F. Samapti (closure)

• Shanti‑path or Bruhat Shanti verses; collective Kshamapana: “Micchāmi Dukkadam.”
• If fasting, do not compromise your nivarans; if on ekasana/upvas, follow your niyam.

Important maryada notes

• Shwetambar: 14 dreams; Sapna Utrana and Palna‑ji are commonly done around the day of Mahavir Janmavachan during Paryushan.
• Digambar: Generally, the focus during the same period is Das‑Lakshan Parva (immediately after Shwetambar Paryushan). Dream‑counts and celebration styles differ; many Digambar texts enumerate 16 auspicious dreams and do not observe “Sapna Utrana” in the Shwetambar way. Please follow your sect’s acharya‑maryada.
• Always avoid show, noise, or any himsa; keep purity of dravya (items), kshetra (place), kaal (timing—avoid night‑eating), bhav (intention), and bhavnas of forgiveness and aparigraha.

Why this puja matters

• It is not for material gain, but to deepen vinay for Tirthankar‑gunas—shuddhata, vitaragata, samyak‑darshan‑gyan‑charitra—and to burn paap‑karma through right bhav during Paryushan. Understanding the dreams’ meanings helps anchor our sadhana in inner transformation. For concise meanings of each dream, see:

If your sangh has a printed “14 Sapna Pujan” or “Janmavachan‑Palna” paddhati, follow that text exactly.