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Pawapuri
Pawapuri, or Pavapuri (also called Apapapuri, meaning "the sinless town"), is a holy site for Jains located in the Nalanda district of Bihar state in eastern India. It is located about 19 kilometres from Rajgir and 101 kilometres from Patna, the capital of Bihar. Pawapuri is Mahavira's nirvana and a pilgrimage site for Jains.
Pawapuri in Nalanda district ranks second after Rajgir in Nalanda in terms of tourism. Among the main tourist attractions, the Jal Mandir here is world-famous. It is believed that Lord Mahavira (the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism) was cremated at this place after attaining Mahanirvana. Most of the tourists come to Pawapuri in thousands to see the beauty of the water temple.
Spread over an area of 84 bighas, the beauty of the pond of this Jal Mandir has a different importance. In the summer, lotus flowers enhance the beauty of this pond, due to which this pond is also known as Kamal Sarovar.
And during winter, foreign birds come and land in this pond and enhance the beauty of this pond.
Fish also have a different importance in this pond. Here, the tradition of wearing gold nose rings to big fish has been going on for centuries, and catching or killing fish from this pond is completely prohibited.
In 2003, the President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam came on a three-day visit to Bihar, when he visited the Jain temples of Pawapuri and took stock of the possible development works here. Kalam was mesmerized by the beauty of the water temple here. Had gone, and also drew attention towards the development of Jain pilgrimages Had done.
Apart from the water temple, there is the old Samhosharan, which is situated near the water temple. Its artefacts are also fascinating, and sitting here gives a feeling of peace to the mind. The artefacts of this temple are also made by carstones, which are adorable.
Apart from the Jain temple in Pawapuri, many temples related to Hindu culture are also famous here and have their own importance. Ghosranwa village is situated at a distance of 5 kilometres from Pawapuri, which is part of the geographical area of Pawapuri. Maa Ashapuri Temple is located here, whose glory is famous from Nalanda district to entire Bihar. Thousands of devotees come here every year to visit. There is a tradition of sacrificing goats after the wishes are fulfilled, which is considered to be so in Nalanda district. The wish of every devotee who wishes here is fulfilled by Asha Maharani Completes.This 1000-year-old temple holds special significance even during Navratri. Entry of women is prohibited inside this temple for 9 days during Navratri.
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Pawapuri
Pawapuri, or Pavapuri (also called Apapapuri, meaning "the sinless town"), is a holy site for Jains located in the Nalanda district of Bihar state in eastern India. It is located about 19 kilometres from Rajgir and 101 kilometres from Patna, the capital of Bihar. Pawapuri is Mahavira's nirvana and a pilgrimage site for Jains.
Pawapuri in Nalanda district ranks second after Rajgir in Nalanda in terms of tourism. Among the main tourist attractions, the Jal Mandir here is world-famous. It is believed that Lord Mahavira (the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism) was cremated at this place after attaining Mahanirvana. Most of the tourists come to Pawapuri in thousands to see the beauty of the water temple.
Spread over an area of 84 bighas, the beauty of the pond of this Jal Mandir has a different importance. In the summer, lotus flowers enhance the beauty of this pond, due to which this pond is also known as Kamal Sarovar.
And during winter, foreign birds come and land in this pond and enhance the beauty of this pond.
Fish also have a different importance in this pond. Here, the tradition of wearing gold nose rings to big fish has been going on for centuries, and catching or killing fish from this pond is completely prohibited.
In 2003, the President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam came on a three-day visit to Bihar, when he visited the Jain temples of Pawapuri and took stock of the possible development works here. Kalam was mesmerized by the beauty of the water temple here. Had gone, and also drew attention towards the development of Jain pilgrimages Had done.
Apart from the water temple, there is the old Samhosharan, which is situated near the water temple. Its artefacts are also fascinating, and sitting here gives a feeling of peace to the mind. The artefacts of this temple are also made by carstones, which are adorable.
Apart from the Jain temple in Pawapuri, many temples related to Hindu culture are also famous here and have their own importance. Ghosranwa village is situated at a distance of 5 kilometres from Pawapuri, which is part of the geographical area of Pawapuri. Maa Ashapuri Temple is located here, whose glory is famous from Nalanda district to entire Bihar. Thousands of devotees come here every year to visit. There is a tradition of sacrificing goats after the wishes are fulfilled, which is considered to be so in Nalanda district. The wish of every devotee who wishes here is fulfilled by Asha Maharani Completes.This 1000-year-old temple holds special significance even during Navratri. Entry of women is prohibited inside this temple for 9 days during Navratri.
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