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Jal Mandir Pawapuri

Pawapuri in Bihar is one of the most sacred places for the followers of Jain religion as Lord Mahavira, the 24th Thirthankara or guru, attained salvation here in 528 BC. The place is renowned for Jal Mandir (water temple), which is also the cremation ground of Lord Mahavira. It is said that this temple was built by the elder brother of Mahavira, King Nandivardhan and it is one of the five prime religious spots in Pawapuri, where the Charan Paduka (foot impression) of Mahavira can be found. Being a pilgrimage centre of Jains, Pawapuri is visited by a number of people every year.