Jal Mandir, Pawapuri

Name: Jal Mandir
Address: Pawapuri, India

#1 among attractions in Pawapuri

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The Jal Mandir or Water Temple is situated in Pawapuri, in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a major pilgrimage destination of Jains and the temple is dedicated to Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, which marks the place of his cremation. Mahavira attained Nirvana in Pawapuri in 527 BC. The temple was originally built by King Nandivardhan, elder brother of Mahavira, within the pond which is filled with red coloured lotus flowers. It is one of the five main temples in Pawpuri, where the "Charan Paduka" or foot impression of Mahavira is deified. ()

Established: 528 B.C.E.Coordinates: 25°5'29"N, 85°32'20"E

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Jal Mandir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ghora Katora, Rajgir hills.

5.8 miSW
Lake
Ghora Katora, Pant Wildlife Sanctuary
148 min walk • Ghora Katora which means "Horse Bowl" is a natural lake near the city of Rajgir in the Indian state of Bihar. The shape of the lake resembles that of a horse and is surrounded by mountains on three of the sides. The lake attracts migratory birds from Siberia and central Asia during winter.
6.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Rajgir hills
175 min walk • The Rajgir Hills, also known as "Rajgriha" hills, lie near the city of Rajgir in central regions of the Indian state of Bihar. It is surrounded by five hills named Ratnagiri, Vipulachal, Vaibhavagiri, Songiri and Udaygiri.

Jal Mandir, Pawapuri

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Jal Mandir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Ghora Katora, Pant Wildlife Sanctuary

Rajgir hills