Rituals & Worship

Experience the Divine through Traditional Worship Practices of Bhagwan Vasupujya

Daily Puja Vidhi

Step-by-step guide to perform daily worship of Bhagwan Vasupujya with devotion and proper rituals

Invocation
Divine Invocation

Begin by invoking the presence of Bhagwan Vasupujya. Light the lamp and incense while chanting the invocation mantra with complete devotion.

Abhishek
Sacred Bath Ritual

Perform the sacred abhishek with panchamrit (five nectars) while chanting mantras. This purifies the deity and creates a divine connection.

Decoration
Divine Adornment

Adorn the deity with fresh flowers, sandalwood paste, and beautiful ornaments. Each decoration represents our love and devotion.

 
Offerings
Sacred Food Offerings

Offer pure vegetarian food prepared with love and devotion. The prasad becomes blessed and purifies those who consume it.

 
Aarti
Divine Light Ceremony

Conclude the puja with aarti, waving the lamp in circular motions while singing devotional songs. Ring the bell to create sacred vibrations.

 

Vasupujya Janma Kalyanak

The most auspicious celebration of the birth of the 12th Tirthankara

Festival Date & Time

Special Rituals

🌅 प्रभात फेरी (Morning Procession)

Community procession with devotional singing

🛁 जन्म अभिषेक (Birth Abhishek)

Special ceremonial bath of the deity

🎵 भजन संध्या (Bhajan Evening)

Devotional songs and spiritual discourses

🍽️ महाप्रसाद (Community Feast)

Free meals for all devotees and visitors

Festival Activities

Temple Decorations

✨ Elaborate flower decorations and garlands

💡 Thousands of oil lamps and LED lights

🎨 Colorful rangoli patterns and artwork

🚩 Sacred flags and banners

महत्व (Significance)

This sacred day marks when Bhagwan Vasupujya achieved complete liberation from the cycle of birth and death, attaining the highest spiritual state of Moksha.

📍Place: Champapuri (Bhagalpur)
📅Date: Ashadha Shukla Chaturdashi
Time: Early morning hours

अनुष्ठान (Observances)

मौन व्रत (Silent Vow)

Observing silence for spiritual purification

उपवास (Fasting)

Complete or partial fasting with meditation

ध्यान साधना (Meditation)

Extended meditation sessions

स्वाध्याय (Self-Study)

Reading sacred texts and scriptures

Aarti & Stavan

Sacred hymns and devotional songs that connect the soul with the divine presence of Bhagwan Vasupujya

आरती के बोल

जय जय वासुपूज्य भगवान्

Jay Jay Vasupujya Bhagwan

तीर्थंकर बारहवें ज्ञान

Tirthankara Barahven Gyan

चम्पापुरी में जन्म लिया

Champapuri Mein Janma Liya

जग को मोक्ष मार्ग दिया

Jag Ko Moksha Marg Diya

आरती की विधि

दीप प्रज्वलन (Light the Lamp)

Light a ghee or oil lamp with 5 wicks representing the five elements

वृत्ताकार गति (Circular Motion)

Move the lamp in clockwise circular motions before the deity

घंटी नाद (Bell Ringing)

Ring the bell continuously to create sacred vibrations

सामूहिक गायन (Group Singing)

Sing together with family or community members

Mantras & Chanting Audio

Sacred mantras and chanting practices to invoke the divine blessings of Bhagwan Vasupujya

बीज मंत्र

Beej Mantra

जाप विधि (Chanting Method):

📿Use a mala of 108 beads for counting
🕐Chant 108 times daily (minimum)
🧘Sit facing east in meditation posture
💭Focus on Vasupujya’s divine form
 

ॐ ह्रीं श्री वासुपूज्याय नमः

Om Hreem Shri Vasupujyaya Namah

नमोकार मंत्र

Namokar Mantra

पंच परमेष्ठी मंत्र:

नमो अरिहंताणंनमो सिद्धाणं नमो आयरियाणं नमो उवज्झायाणं नमो लोए सव्व साहूणं

महत्व (Significance):
🏛️ Most sacred mantra in Jainism
🛡️ Provides protection from all evils
✨ Purifies mind, body, and soul
🌟 Connects with five supreme beings

🧘

आरोग्य मंत्र

Healing Mantra

🕐 Chant 21 times after meals
🌱 For physical and mental wellness
💊 Aids in recovery from illness

💫

समृद्धि मंत्र

Prosperity Mantra

🌅 Chant during sunrise
💎 For material and spiritual wealth
🏪 Beneficial for business growth

🎯

शांति मंत्र

Peace Mantra

🌙 Chant before sleep
🧘 Calms mind and emotions
☮️ Brings harmony in relationships

❤️

ज्ञान मंत्र

Wisdom Mantra

📖 Chant before studying
🎓 Enhances learning ability
💡 Develops spiritual insight

Fasting & Vows Associated with Shantinath

Sacred observances for spiritual purification and devotion

Monthly Observance

Observed on the 11th day of both lunar fortnights, this vrat involves complete fasting from sunrise to sunrise, dedicated to spiritual purification.

व्रत नियम (Vrat Rules):

🚫 No food or water for 24 hours
🧘 Continuous meditation and prayer
📚 Reading of sacred texts
🤫 Maintaining silence (optional)

व्रत नियम (Vrat Rules):

🚫 No food or water for 24 hours
🧘 Continuous meditation and prayer
📚 Reading of sacred texts
🤫 Maintaining silence (optional)

Monthly Observance

The most important Jain festival lasting 8 days, involving various levels of fasting, spiritual practices, and community worship dedicated to all Tirthankaras.

व्रत नियम (Vrat Ruव्रत विकल्प (Vrat Options): les):

🥛 एकासना (One meal a day)
💧 बेला (Water only)
🚫 उपवास (Complete fasting)
🌱 आयंबिल (Boiled food without spices)

दैनिक गतिविधियां (Daily Activities):

🏛️ Temple visits and prayers
📖 Spiritual discourse attendance
🎵 Devotional singing
💝 Charity and donations

Nine-Day Purification Vrat

Observed twice a year (Chaitra and Ashwin months), involving consumption of only plain boiled food without salt, spices, oil, or milk products.

अनुमतित आहार (Allowed Food):

🌾 Plain boiled rice
🫘 Boiled lentils (without spices)
🥔 Boiled vegetables
💧 Plain water

निषिद्ध वस्तुएं (Prohibited Items):

🧂 Salt and spices
🛢️ Oil and ghee
🥛 Milk products
🍯 Sugar and jaggery
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