Here are simple Q&A items about Digambar Jain puja (puja) that are quiz-friendly. They are kept straightforward and aligned with traditional Digambar practice.

1) Q: What is the basic aim of Digambar puja? A: To respectfully honor and seek the blessings of the Tirthankaras and all liberated souls, through devotional practices, chants, and meditation.

2) Q: Who is typically worshipped in Digambar puja? A: The Tirthankaras (enlightened beings) and, in many cases, the Jain monks and nuns who have attained liberation, along with rituals that express reverence for all samyak jnana.

3) Q: What are common verbal elements in Digambar puja? A: Salutations (vandana), praise (stavan or stuti), and mantras such as the Navkar Mantra, which are recited or chanted with devotion.

4) Q: What physical actions often accompany Digambar puja? A: Offering of lamps (deep), flowers, fragrant substances, water (abhishek-like gestures are symbolic in many contexts), and bowing or prostration as a sign of humility.

5) Q: Is idol or image worship central in Digambar puja? A: Digambar practice places great emphasis on reverence for the Tirthankaras and their teachings; some Digambar communities emphasize a more formless, contemplative reverence, while others may honor the Tirthankara with a symbolic image or image-like representation. The key is reverence and inner discipline, not mere external imagery.

6) Q: What is a distinctive feature of Digambar devotion in contrast to some other Jain traditions? A: Emphasis on austere, dharmic discipline and, in certain contexts, emphasis on the naked (digambar) ideal of renunciation and non-attachment, which shapes how purity, restraint, and simplicity are approached in practice.

7) Q: How is the Navkar Mantra used in Digambar puja? A: It is chanted with devotion to honor the eternal beings (Tirthankaras), the assembly of worthy ones (Samyak Jnana), and the communal lineage of Jain teachers.

8) Q: What role does meditation play in Digambar puja? A: Meditation, including quiet contemplation or simple internal reflection, is often part of the practice to foster inner purity and remembrance of the true nature of the soul.

9) Q: Are there any daily or ritual timings associated with Digambar puja? A: Puja is commonly performed during specific spiritual times or daily routines, such as early morning or during temple visits, but the exact timing can vary by community and personal devotion.

10) Q: What is the purpose of lamp-lighting (deep) in Digambar puja? A: To symbolize the dispelling of darkness and ignorance, and to honor the divine light of true knowledge.

11) Q: How do Digambar practitioners typically conclude puja? A: By expressions of gratitude, reaffirmation of vows or resolutions toward right conduct, and often a short period of meditation or reflective silence.

12) Q: How is respect shown to spiritual teachers in Digambar puja? A: By bowing, offering humble salutations, and keeping the teachings of the Tirthankaras and acaryas at the center of practice.

13) Q: Are there differences in how Digambar and Shwetambar traditions perform puja? A: Yes. Digambar practices often reflect a stricter emphasis on renunciation and, historically, the nude ascetic ideal influencing ritual tone and imagery. Shwetambar practices typically include clothed Tirthankara idols and sometimes different ritual sequences. Both share core reverence for the Tirthankaras and support spiritual discipline, but the external expressions and symbols can differ.

If you want, I can tailor these into a printable quiz sheet (multiple choice or true/false) or add short explanations for each answer.