Tourism in Bihar
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Pawapuri
Travel Guide
Pawapuri Tours
Pawapuri Tourist Information
Temperature (Max./Min.) Deg C: Max. 40/Min. 20 Winter-Max. 28 Min. 6
Rainfall:186 cms (Mid-June to Mid-September)
Best Season: October to March.
Intrduction
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
Prime Attraction
Jalmadir: A marble temple, the Jalmandir, was later built in the middle of
the tank, and is now a major pilgrimage spot for Jains.
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.
Where to Stay
Tourists prefer to stay at Rajgir (15 km. from Nalanda). There are a number
of moderately priced hotels available at Rajgir.
Other Tourist Attractions
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.
The best time to visit Pawapuri is between October and March.
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