Tourism in Bihar
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Jain Tourist
Destinations in Bihar
(Jain Circuit in Bihar)
Jain Sites in Bihar
Pawapuri :
80 km east of Patna and 38 km of Rajgir. It is also known as
quot;Apapuri". A great pilgrimage centre of Jains where Mahavira Teerthankar,
the greatest propounder of Jainism delivered his last sermon , took
Mahaprinirvana and was cremated here. This sinless town is a very sacred
Jain pilgrimage center and is also famous for the two beautiful Temples viz
Jalmandir and Samosharan.
Parasnath:
Parasnath the highest hill in Bihar (height of 4,480 ft) is situated on the
eastern margin of Hazaribagh Plateau. The hill is an abode of both Swetamber
and Digamber Jains. There are many beautiful Jain temples. 23 out of 24
Tirthankaras are believed to have attained salvation in the Sammetasikhara
of the Parasnath hills. Parasvanatha, the 23rd Thirthankara was very popular
among the tribal population of Chotanagpur. He is identified by the snake
king Dharanendra who's many hoods protect the meditating Thirthankar.
Rajgir
Rajgir just 15 kms from Nalanda is located the complex of temples and
monasteries. The place is called Rajgir. It is one of the most important
tourist places in India. Being located in a valley, Rajgir is a very scenic
place. The small hill grit town is covered with lush green forest which add
to the beauty of the place. Rajgir was the capital of the Magadh Mahajanpad
(State) when Patliputra was not formed. In those days it was called Rajgrih.
Rajgir or Rajgrih means the home of Royalty. This place has been associated
with Lord Buddha and Buddhism. Buddha not only spent many years in Rajgir
but also delivered sermons here and proselytized emperor Bimbisar at the
Griddhakoota hill. The Jivekarmavan monastery was the favorite residence for
Buddha. Even Bimbisar gave Venuvan Vihar to Buddha for his residence. It is
said that it was at Rajgir that physician treated Buddha, Jivak after he was
injured by his cousin Devdatta.The teachings of Buddha was penned down at
Rajgir and it was also the venue for the first Buddhist Council. Today
Rajgir has come up as one of the most important pilgrimage for the
Buddhist.Rajgir also has some very beautiful Hindu and Jain temples which
attracts Hindus and Jains also to the place. Not only as a place for
worship, Rajgir has come up as health and winter resort with its warm water
ponds. These ponds are said to contain some medicinal properties which help
in the cure of many skin diseases. The added attraction of Rajgir is the
Ropeway which takes you uphill to the Shanti Stupa and Monasteries built by
the Japanese Devotees on top of the Ratnagiri hills.
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