•Wake up before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta – 4:00-6:00 AM)
•Complete morning ablutions and take a purifying bath
•Wear clean, preferably white or saffron colored clothes
•Apply tilaka or sacred marks on forehead
🚿
शुद्धिकरण - Purification
•Fresh flowers (lotus, marigold, jasmine)
•Incense sticks, camphor, and oil lamp
•Sacred water, sandalwood paste, rice grains
•Fruits, sweets, and pure vegetarian offerings
आवाहन - Divine Invocation
🔔 Ritual Steps
• Ring the temple bell to announce your presence
• Light the oil lamp and incense sticks
• Offer water to purify the sacred space
• Recite the invocation mantra 108 times
🚿
💭 Mental Preparation
• Clear your mind of worldly thoughts
• Focus on Bhagwan Anantnath’s divine form
• Cultivate feelings of devotion and surrender
• Set positive intentions for the day
मुख्य पूजा - Main Worship Sequence
🎭
षोडशोपचार - Sixteen Sacred Offerings
1 आवाहन (Invocation)
2 आसन (Seat offering)
3 पाद्य (Foot washing)
4 अर्घ्य (Water offering)
5 आचमन (Sipping water)
6 स्नान (Sacred bath)
7 वस्त्र (Clothing)
8 यज्ञोपवीत (Sacred thread)
9 गंध (Sandalwood)
10 पुष्प (Flowers)
11 धूप (Incense)
12 दीप (Lamp)
13 नैवेद्य (Food offering)
14 ताम्बूल (Betel leaves)
15 क्षिणा (Offering)
16 रती (Final worship)
Special Festivals & Mahotsavs
जन्म कल्याणक महोत्सव
Anantnath Janma Kalyanak Celebration
The most auspicious celebration commemorating the divine birth of Bhagwan Anantnath, observed with great devotion and elaborate rituals across all temples worldwide.
🗓️ Festival Timeline
Preparation & Decoration
Day 1-3
Cultural Programs
Day 4-6
Grand Celebration
Main Day
🎪 Special Rituals
पंच कल्याणक पूजा
Special worship commemorating the five auspicious events in Bhagwan's life
अन्नदान
Mass feeding of devotees and community service
रथयात्रा
Grand procession with decorated chariots through the city
👥 Community Activities
Bhajan Sandhya
Devotional singing programs
Rangoli Competition
Sacred art and decorations
निर्वाण कल्याणक
Moksha Liberation Celebration
A profound spiritual observance commemorating Bhagwan Anantnath’s attainment of moksha (liberation), inspiring devotees toward their own spiritual liberation.
🌟 Spiritual Significance
पंच कल्याणक पूजा
Special worship commemorating the five auspicious events in Bhagwan's life
अन्नदान
Mass feeding of devotees and community service
रथयात्रा
Grand procession with decorated chariots through the city
🧘 Observance Practices
पंच कल्याणक पूजा
Special worship commemorating the five auspicious events in Bhagwan's life
अन्नदान
Mass feeding of devotees and community service
रथयात्रा
Grand procession with decorated chariots through the city
Sacred Aarti & Stavan
श्री अनंतनाथ आरती
मुख्य आरती - Main Aarti
जय जय अनंतनाथ भगवान्
करुणा के सागर ज्ञान निधान
तीर्थंकर प्रथम तुम्हीं हो
मोक्ष मार्ग के दाता तुम्हीं हो
“Victory to Lord Anantnath, the ocean of compassion and treasure of knowledge,
You are the first Tirthankara, the giver of the path to liberation”
भक्ति स्तवन
लोकप्रिय स्तवन
जय जय अनंतनाथ भगवान्
करुणा के सागर ज्ञान निधान
तीर्थंकर प्रथम तुम्हीं हो
मोक्ष मार्ग के दाता तुम्हीं हो
“Victory to Lord Anantnath, the ocean of compassion and treasure of knowledge,
You are the first Tirthankara, the giver of the path to liberation”
Sacred Mantras & Chanting
मूल मंत्र - Root Mantra
ॐ ह्रीं श्री अनंतनाथाय नमः
"Om Hreem Shri Anantnathaaya Namah"
Salutations to Lord Anantnath, the infinite divine consciousness