Thikutto Vandana (Tikkhutto Vandana) is a short Pratikraman-related salutation used when bowing to a Jain Guru or ascetic. Here’s a simple, authentic way to perform it as per Shvetambar practice (and note the Digambar variant below).

How to perform

• Posture: Sit or stand with a respectful, calm mind. Hands joined in Namaskar (palms together at chest) is common to show reverence.
• The hand gesture and recitation:

- While turning your hands thrice clockwise, recite the sutra in Prakrit (Tikkhutto…). - Meaning to keep in mind as you perform the gesture: you are bowing, paying homage, and offering obeisance to the ascetic or guru.

• Text to recite (standard Shvetambar form):

Tikkhutto ayāhiṇaṃ, payāhiṇaṃ, karemi, vandāmi, namaṃsāmi, sakkāremi, sammāṇemi; kallāṇaṃ, maṅgalaṃ, deviyaṃ, ceiyaṃ; pajjuvāsāmi, matthaeṇa vandāmi.

• When to say it:

- It is typically recited when bowing to a Jain ascetic or guru, often within Chaityavandan or during Pratikraman, with the hand-rotation accompanying the opening words.

• Digambar note:

- Digambara liturgy generally uses other forms of Guru Vandana; Tikkhutto Vandana is more common in Shvetambar/Sthānakavāsī practices. If you follow a Digambara schedule, you may use their approved vandana prayers instead.

Key points to keep in mind

• The three clockwise hand turns accompany the opening lines and are symbolic of turning towards auspiciousness and the deity/teacher.
• The overall mood should be humble, focused, and reverent.

Reference outline (for further study)

• The traditional Tikkhutto Sutra with its meaning and usage in Shvetambar practice.
• Variants and related vandana prayers (e.g., Vandittu, Suguru Vandana) to understand how different Jain traditions approach guru–deva vandanā. You can explore these on Jain Knowledge’s site for authentic texts and meanings.

If you’d like, I can give you the exact pronunciation guide for the Prakrit lines or help you memorize the sequence.