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world. This place is so much energized by the halo of Lord Mahavir that even a visit to this place by a devotee is tantamount to acquiring the blessed company of an awakened and enlightened person.
Near the water temple, there is one more big temple of Lord Mahavir, where the Lord is worshipped according to 'Digambar' rites. On proceeding a little farther, a grand temple called 'Samavasaran Mandir' is seen. Believably, this is that holy place where the Lord had delivered his last sermon. There is yet another huge temple in the middle of Pavapuri village. This is considered to be that place where the Lord had laid down his earthly body for his 'mahanirvan'. The 'rajjukshala' of king Hastipal, renowned in history, was situated at this very place. King Hastipal was a subordinate ruler of Ajatshatru, emperor of Magadh. Near this temple a huge 'dharmshala' has been constructed as the resting place of the travellers. Really, the holy land of Pavapuri conveys the message of peace, devotion, sacrifice and salvation to all the people.
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The principal deity MAHAVIR in the Samavasaran temple
The halo scattering on the pilgrimage
The marks of LORD MAHAVIR'S feet inside the Jal Mandir
Devotees standing in a queue to have a glimpse of the Lord
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