Bihar Jain Temples



List of Names & Information on Famous Jain Temples in Bihar





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The Jal mandir in Pawapuri is located in the Nalanda district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is a Jain temple dedicated to the founder of Jainism Mahavira. Pawapuri is at a distance of 90 kilometres from Patna the capital of Bihar. Pawapuri is also referred to as Apapuri meaning "the sinless town" because Lord Mahavira attained salvation from the cycle of birth and death. It is an important temple in Bihar which is very popular among Jains as well as among other religions.