Jal Mandir, Jain temple in Pawapuri, India.
The white marble temple stands on an island within an 84-bigha water tank, connected to the shore by a 600-foot stone bridge.
King Nandivardhan constructed this temple at the location where his brother Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, attained Nirvana in 527 BC.
The temple preserves the Charan Paduka, sacred foot impressions of Mahavira, drawing numerous Jain followers for religious ceremonies and meditation.
Visitors can reach the temple by taking a train to Rajgir station, located 38 kilometers away, followed by local transportation to Pawapuri.
The temple emerged after devotees collected soil from Mahavira's cremation site, resulting in the formation of a pond that now surrounds the structure.
GPS coordinates: 25.09111,85.53861
Latest update: May 18, 2025 14:32
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