- It is 101 kilometers from Patna.
- 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.
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Tourist Attraction :
- Jalmandir, Pawapuri. Jalmadir: A marble temple, the Jalmandir, was later built in the middle of the tank, and is now a major pilgrimage spot for Jains.
- Samosharan:
- Rajgir Dance Festival: Bihar State Tourism Department organizes every year, this colorful festival of classical and folk dances from October 24 to October 26.
- Chath Puja: Chhath puja or sun worship held twice a year in "Vaishakha" (April-May) and in "Kartika" (October - November) in Surya Temple, The Sun temple of Surajpur Baragaon.
- Arts and Crafts:The places around Rajgir are famous for stone Sculptors and bowls.
How To Reach
- Air: The nearest airport is at Patna 101 kms. Indian Airlines connect Patna to Calcutta, Bombay, Delhi, Ranchi and Lucknow.
- Rail: Though Rajgir itself has a railway station yet the nearest convenient railhead is at Patna 90.kms.
- Road: A taxi or bus can be taken from Patna, Rajgir, Gaya or other major cities of Bihar to visit Pawapuri.