All India Jain Temples and Tourist Places

Author(s): B C Nagraj
Publisher: ITI Jains Association, Bangalore

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padma sarovar at the centre of which magnificent marble mandir has been erected, is believed to be the place where Mahaveera attained nirvan. The temple can be accessed by a bridge. The place is signified by marble foot print which is revered by jains and others. To the left is the foot print of Ganadhar Gautama, to the right is the foot prints of Sudharmaswamy.
Mela and Rathayatra is held in Karthik to celebrate Lord Mahaveera's Nirvanotsava.
(2) The Digambar Dharmashala is by the side of the Padma sarovar and has a mandir dedicated to Lord Mahaveera. From here one can take a tonga or auto to go round the other places.
(3) Swethambar Mandir and Samavasran : mandir has the statues of Mahaveera, Gautama ganadhar and Sudharmaswamy.
Samavasran of Lord Mahavira with Chaturmukh Mahavira at the top is a beautiful marble construction.
In front of this samavasaran an ancient mortar stupa and foot print has been installed, which are said to be constructed by Nandivardhana, brother of Mahaveera during 526 B.C. Swethambars believe that the first Samavasaran of Mahavir was started from this place in 556 B.C.
(4) Swethambar Mahavir Mandir :
This is also called as Gaumandir as it is located in the village. A Dharmashala is attached to this mandir. The mandir has a statue of Mahaveera's foot prints. The belief is that Mahavir's last 'Chaturmas' took place here. 45. RAJAGRIHA (Rajgir) (38kms from Pavapuri, 100 kms from Patna, Sidda Kshetra)
The city is surrounded by five separate hills, hence is known as ‘Pancha shaila'. These five hills are known as Vybhara, Varaha, Vrishabha, Vrishahagiri and Chaithyuka in Mahabharat epic. They are known as Vipulachal, Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, Swarnagiri and Vybharagiri in Jaina literature. This was an important political place in ancient time. Rajagriha was the capital of Bimbasara. Both Mahaveera and Buddha preached here.
Bhagawan Munisuvratha's Garbha, Janma, Diksha and Keval gnan Kalyan has taken place here.
Shrenik Maharaj who was the main ‘shrotru' of Bhagawan Mahavir's
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