Pawapuri

Sacred Jain pilgrimage site.

📍 About This Destination

Pawapuri is a sacred Jain pilgrimage site in Nalanda district, Bihar. It is the place where Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, attained nirvana. The famous Jal Mandir, built in the middle of a lotus-filled pond, marks the cremation site of Mahavira. Pawapuri attracts Jain devotees and tourists for its spiritual importance, serene beauty, and peaceful atmosphere.

🎟 Entry Fee

Free Entry

🧭 Location

Nalanda, Bihar

🗓 Best Time

October to March

⭐ Ideal For

Spiritual

📜 History

Dates back to 5th century BCE.

🛕 Religious Importance

Extremely sacred to Jains.

🎭 Cultural Significance

Peaceful spiritual destination.

📍 Nearby Attractions

Jal Mandir

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