Siddhakshetra
Pavapuri
पावापुरी
Also known as: Pawapuri, Pava
Where Mahavira attained moksha in 527 BCE. The Jal Mandir — a temple in the middle of a lotus pond — marks the site.
Pavapuri is the site of Bhagavan Mahavira's nirvana. The Jal Mandir (Water Temple) stands in the middle of a large lotus pond and is the central shrine. Tradition holds that after the moksha, the devas gathered such that the earth was levelled by their tears, leaving the pond. The Samavasarana site nearby is also part of the pilgrimage.
Associated Tirthankaras
How to reach
Nearest railway: Rajgir (~38 km) or Bakhtiyarpur (~58 km). Bus or taxi from Patna (~90 km).
Best time to visit
October to March. Mahavir Nirvana (Diwali) is the major festival here.
Working draft. Coordinates are best-effort; descriptions are interpretive. Verify with your local sangh or travel agent before planning a visit.