Pawapuri Jal Mandir, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Pawapuri Jal Mandir – Guide

Jal Mandir is located in Pawapuri city of Bihar. The main worshiped object in the Jal Mandir is the Charan Paduka of Lord Mahavira. This temple is built in the middle of a pond. It is said that the last rites of Lord Mahavir were performed here.

Lord Mahavira, the 24^th Tirthankara of Jainism attained Nirvana here. Jal Mandir is one of the five main temples of Pawapuri. Here are the mortal remains of Lord Mahavira. It is about 11 km away from Nalanda district headquarter.

History of this Temple

Pawapuri Jal Mandir was built by King Nandivdhan, the elder brother of Lord Mahavira. About 2600 years ago, Pawapuri was a part of the Magadha Empire in ancient times. Which was called Madhyam Vapa or Apappuri. Jinprabha Suri has described its ancient name as Apapa in his book Vividh Tirtha Kalpa Rup. Ajatashatru, the son of Magadha ruler Bimbisara, was a follower of Jainism and a contemporary of Lord Mahavira.

During the reign of Ajatashatru, the Rajkiya Aushadhalaya was constructed at Pawapuri. When Lord Mahavir came to Pawapuri. It is believed that Lord Mahavir attained salvation here. The name Jal Mandir itself suggests that the temple will be situated in the middle of water bodies filled with blooming lotuses. The temple is constructed in the shape of a plane and a stone bridge about 600 feet long has been built from the banks of the reservoir to the temple.

Pawapuri Jal Mandir Timings

Pawapuri Jal Mandir opens at 7:30 AM in the morning and close at 8:30 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Gaon Mandir is at a distance of 0.3 km away from this temple.

Nalanda University Ruins is at a distance of 10.9 km away from this temple.

Vishwa Shanti Stupa is at a distance of 13.6 km away from this temple.

Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall is at a distance of 8.7 km away from this temple.

Griddhakuta Peak is at a distance of 13.7 km away from this temple.

Pandu Pokhar is at a distance of 15 km away from this temple.

Ghora Katora Lake is at a distance of 8.7 km away from this temple.

Xuanzang Memorial is at a distance of 10.4 km away from this temple.

Stupa of Sariputra is at a distance of 10.9 km away from this temple.

Ashoka Stupa Peak is at a distance of about 13.6 km away from this temple.

Maner Sharif is at a distance of about 12.3 km away km from this temple.

Bimbisar Jail is at a distance of about 9.1 km away from this temple.

Jarasandha ka Akhara is at a distance of about 8.7 km away from this temple.

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How to reach Pawapuri Jal Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Pawapuri Jal Mandir is Patna airport which is at a distance of 108 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Pawapuri Jal Mandir is Rajgir railway station which is at a distance of 38 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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