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Jain Temple of Pawapuri, Patna

Jain Temple of Pawapuri

Jain Temple of Pawapuri: One of the best places to visit in Patna

Entry Fee & Ticket

No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

The Jain Temple of Pawapuri is open every day for visitors The opening and closing timings of the Jain Temple of Pavapuri are from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Best Time to Visit

October, November, December

Place visit with

Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Youngsters

Place Type

Temple, Religious Place

Official Info

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About Jain Temple of Pawapuri

Jal Mandir is located in Nalanda district of Bihar. It is believed to be the place where Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar, attained Parinirvana. The temple was built by King Nandivardhana, the elder brother of Mahavira. It is the most important pilgrimage place for Jains. The temple is built inside a pond filled with red colored lotus flowers which is made of pristine white marble.

It is one of the five main temples of Pavapuri, bearing the "Charan Paduka" or the footprints of Mahavira. Many people visit the temple everyday.

Interesting facts about Jain Temple of Pawapuri

  1. This temple is dedicated to Mahavira and is very sacred place for Jains.
  2. From November to January, you can see a lot of migratory birds and lotus in the lake, which is a spectacular sight.
  3. The beauty of this place is that the temple is surrounded by a man-made lake and is made of white marble and is at its peak at sunset.
  4. The temple is the only attraction, yet there are huge fish in the lake that eat the bait that you can buy to give to the fish.

How to reach Jain Temple of Pawapuri

By Road
You can use road transport like private taxis, autos or cars to reach the temple.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to the temple is Rajgir Railway Station, which is 90.kms km away, and is easily accessible by rickshaw or on foot.
By Air
The nearest airport to the temple is at Patna, 101 kms away. From here you can easily reach the temple by booking a cab.

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Jain Temple of Pawapuri FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Pawapuri, Patna, Patna.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Jain Temple of Pawapuri: Jain Temple of Pawapuri open 24 hours all days in week, No entry fee..

𝒜. You should visit Jain Temple of Pawapuri during October, November, December months for best experience.

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