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पावापुरी
Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar · 25.0890°, 85.5339°
A white marble Jain temple standing in the middle of a lotus tank at Pawapuri, built on the spot traditionally identified as the cremation place of Mahavira, who attained nirvana here.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
The fish of the tank are said to wear gold nose rings, and catching or harming them is forbidden.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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