This is complete chaityavandan is done intemples
Yes. Chaityavandan is commonly performed at Jain temples as the opening prayer of temple worship. It is a devotional homage offered before main meditative/prayer activities.
Key points:
- Purpose: show reverence to the Tirthankaras (the liberated teachers), the Siddhas (liberated souls), the Arihants (enlightened beings), and the Sadhus (monks/nuns who have renounced the world).
- Form: in many temples, the routine includes chanting the Navkar Mantra (Namokar Mantra) along with verses praising the Tirthankaras. The exact verses can vary by tradition.
- Traditions differ: there are small textual and performative differences between Digambar and Shwetambar communities, but the core idea—offering respect and preparing the mind for pure worship—remains the same.
- When done: typically at the start of a puja or daily worship session, either by a priest or by individual practitioners.
If you’d like, I can share a simple, traditional Chaityavandan sequence (text and a clear, Jain-dharma-centered meaning) and note the Digambar vs. Shwetambar variations clearly.