Historical Sights and Heritage

Jain Heritage

Bihar is equally important for Jainism.

Pawapuri (Nalanda district)

• Significance: Nirvana place of Lord Mahavira (24th Tirthankara, ~527 BCE).
• Jal Mandir: Marble temple in the middle of a lotus-filled lake.

Champapuri (Bhagalpur)

• Associated with Vardhamana Mahavira’s early life.