Jain chaityavandan vidhi shwetambar

Here is a simple, traditional Chaityavandan vidhi (Śvetāmbara Mūrtipūjak). Local paddhati (gaccha/mandir) may have small variations—follow your temple’s maryādā first.

Before you begin

• Shuddhi: Bathe, wear clean simple (preferably white) clothes, no leather. Use muhpattī if that’s your practice.
• Keep a calm, humble bhāv. Switch off phone, maintain silence.

At the derāsar (temple) 1) Three Nissihis

• 1st at the outer entrance, 2nd inside the mandir, 3rd near the vedi. Meaning: “I renounce worldly thoughts and focus only on the Jina.”

2) Pradakshiṇā

• Circumambulate the vedi (usually 3 times) slowly with joined hands.

3) Darśan and Praṇām

• Do pañchāṅg or aṣṭāṅg praṇām as per your tradition. Offer inner devotion only (no asking for worldly things).

Chaityavandan (main avashyaka sequence, seated) Sit steady (padmāsan/ardha‑padmāsan or straight). Keep eyes soft and mind still.

Recommended order (Śvetāmbara)

• Navkār Mantra (3 or 9 times) with full concentration.
• Chattāri Maṅgalam / Maṅgalik (auspicious opening).
• Iriyāvahiyam (asking forgiveness for harm while moving).
• Tassa Uttari (atonement for minor transgressions).
• Khamāsaman / Khamemi Savve Jīvā (forgiveness bhāv for all beings).
• Logassa (Chaturviṁśati‑stava: praise of the 24 Tīrthaṅkars).
• Alochanā (brief inner confession).
• Pratyākhyān (small resolve to avoid faults).
• Kāyotsarga (standing meditation, gentle stillness and detachment).
• Stuti/Stavan as per local paddhati; Maṅgal Pāth to conclude.
• Final praṇām and quiet reflection before leaving.

Notes

• Some mandirs combine Chaityavandan with short Āvaśyakas of Sāmāyik. If your tradition does so, take the Sāmāyik vow first, then continue the above sequence.
• If sādhus/sādhvīs are present, do vandan with proper maryādā; otherwise keep respectful vandan mentally.
• Essence: cultivate samyag‑darśan (right faith), ahiṁsā, kṣamā, and inner detachment.

Helpful, simple guides from JainKnowledge

• Chaityavandan vidhi (step-by-step)
• Chaityavandan vidhi for pūjā (Śvetāmbara outline)

Difference note (Śvetāmbara vs. Digambara)

• You asked for Śvetāmbara. Digambara paddhati and some sūtra texts/wordings differ; follow only your Śvetāmbara temple’s approved paddhati for Chaityavandan.

May this vidhi strengthen your śraddhā, ahiṁsā, and inner peace. Michchhāmi Dukkaḍaṁ.