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 (MaxMin.) Deg C:Summer: Max. 40/Min. 20; Winter: Max. 28 Min. 6.
Rainfall:186 cms (Mid-June to Mid-September).
Best Season:October to March.
Clothing: Summer – Cottons; winter - Heavy Woollens.
How to Reach
Air:The nearest airport is at Patna 101 kms. Air India and other Airlines connect Patna to Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Ranchi and Lucknow.
Rail:Though Pawapuri itself has a railway station yet the nearest convenient railhead is at Bakhtiyarpur 40 kms.
Road:A taxi or bus can be taken from Patna, Rajgir, Gaya or other major cities of Bihar to visit Pawapuri.