Gaon Mandir, Pawapuri
Jain temple · Mahavira · Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar
It marks the exact place of Mahavira's nirvana
A temple in white and red marble in Pawapuri village itself, away from the tank. It is identified as the actual place where Mahavira drew his last breath and attained nirvana, as distinct from the Jal Mandir, which marks the cremation. It is described as the most sacred of the Pawapuri shrines for Shvetambara pilgrims.
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- Pawapuri
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Yatras that include Gaon Mandir
- Jain Yatra: The village temple marking where he gave his last sermon.
Experiences here
- Diwali at Pawapuri: For Jains, Diwali is the night Mahavira attained nirvana — here
Tirtham can arrange here
Guide, car and stay around Pawapuri
Nearby places
- Pavapuri (Jal Mandir): Where Bhagwan Mahavira attained nirvana
- Jain temples, Kundalpur: Digambara Jains come because they hold this to be Kundgram, the birthplace of Mahavira
- Samosharan Temple, Pawapuri: Pilgrims come to the spot of Mahavira's last preaching assembly, usually in the same visit as the Jal...
Questions pilgrims ask
Why is Gaon Mandir important?
A temple in white and red marble in Pawapuri village itself, away from the tank. It is identified as the actual place where Mahavira drew his last breath and attained nirvana, as distinct from the Jal Mandir, which marks the cremation. It is described as the most sacred of the Pawapuri shrines for Shvetambara pilgrims.
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