Jainism in Bihar

Author(s): P C Roy Choudhary
Publisher: P C Roy Choudhary Patna

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The existence of a Jain sanctuary in this locality is of some interest on account of its isolation.
Another important place for the Jains is Srawak hill situated three miles away from Rafigunj in Gaya district. The bill consists of one huge slab of stone without a single tree on it. The small village at the foot of the hill is known as Srawakpore. There is a cave in the hill 10 yards by 6 yards with a beautiful figure of Parsvanath. The left foot of the figure has been damaged. On the slab there are six carved images in Padmasana Mudra. There are traces of some ancient inscription beneath. It is difficult to decipher the inscription now.