Chaitya Vandana in Shwetambar Jain tradition is a prayer recited in temples (chaitya) that includes several sutras and prostrations. A common form starts with Jagchintamani Chaityavandan and is followed by other parts like Logassa Sutra, Khamasaman, Chattari Mangalam, and Tassa Uttari. Here is the core Chaitya Vandana text often used in this tradition, along with its core meaning.

Original text (Jagchintamani Chaitya Vandana)

• Jagchintamani, Jagnäh, Jagguru, Jagrakkhan, Jagbandhav, Jagsatthaväh, Jagbhävviakkhan, Atthävaysanthaviaruv, Kamatthavinäsan, Chausampi Jinavar Jayantu Appadihay Säsan.

Meaning (arth) in brief

• Jagchintamani = desire-yielding jewel of the world
• Jagnäh = Lord of the world
• Jagguru = preceptor of the world
• Jagrakkhan = protector of the world
• Jagbandhav = true relative of the world
• Jagsatthaväh = world caravaner
• Jagbhävviakkhan = expert of world modes
• Atthävaysanthaviaruv = whose images are installed on Mount Ashtapad
• Kamatthavinäsan = destroyer of karmas
• Chausampi Jinavar = all twenty-four great Jinas
• Jayantu = may they be victorious
• Appadihay = unhindered
• Säsan = religious order

Note: This stanza praises the Tirthankaras and the Jain order; it is the first part where the five great lords are named, and the rest of Chaitya Vandana includes prayers for all Tirthankaras, the sacred literature, and the goddess of learning (these parts can vary by temple or sub-tradition).

Other common components (brief overview)

• Logassa Sutra: contemplation and respect for the Jain path and truth.
• Khamasaman: asking for forgiveness and showing humility.
• Chattari Mangalam: auspicious phrases and benedictions.
• Tassa Uttari: final blessings and clearance of obstacles.

Tradition notes

• Shwetambar temples commonly perform Chaitya Vandana as part of daily puja, often starting with Navkar Mantra and including Kayotsarga recitation in the sequence. Different temples or sects may have small variations in the exact sutras or order, but the essence remains the same. ( jainknowledge.com)

If you want, I can share a step-by-step outline of performing Chaitya Vandana as practiced in a Shwetambar temple, and point to the exact sequence used in your tradition. You can read more here .

Notes on sources and tradition

• The Jagchintamani Chaityavandan text and its basic meanings are given in classical Chaitya Vandana resources used in Samayik and Chaityavandan rituals. The broader Chaitya Vandana package typically includes several sutras and prostrations and is recited with reverence in Shwetambar temples. For guidance on the practice in your specific temple, consult the local pujari or temple priest. ( jainqq.org, jainknowledge.com)

You can read more about Chaitya Vandana steps and context here .