Where Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana
About Pawapuri
Pawapuri, or Apapuri, 38 kilometers from Rajgir and 101 kilometers from Patna, all sins end for a devout Jain. Lord Mahavira, the final Tirthankar and founder of Jainism, breathed his last at this place, and was cremated here around 500 B.C. It is said that the demand for his ashes was so great that a large amount of soil was removed from around the funeral pyre, creating the water tank. A marble temple, the “Jalmandir”, was later built in the middle of the tank, and is now a major pilgrimage spot for Jains. Another Jain temple called Samosharan is located here.
General Information
Temperature: Summer: Max. 40 / Min. 20 °C
Winter: Max. 28 / Min. 6 °C
Rainfall: 186 cm (Mid-June to Mid-September)
Best Season: October to March
Clothing: Summer – Cottons; Winter – Heavy Woollens
How to Reach
Air: Nearest airport is Patna (101 km). Connected to Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi, Lucknow.
Rail: Nearest convenient railhead is Bakhtiyarpur (40 km). Pawapuri has its own small station too.
Road: Buses and taxis available from Patna, Rajgir, Gaya and other major cities of Bihar.