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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsun Gyanmandir
Shri Pavapuri Tirth
In the history of Jinshasan (Jain Religion). Pavapuri is considered the greatest in terms of sanctity and importance. Unique incidents in the life of an extraordinary soul took place here and their very mention causes devotion in the hearts of many. 10 km away from the Pavapuri station, 44 km from Bhakhtiyarpur, 23 km from Navada and 15 km from Biharsharif in Bihar, the place has been sanctified by the nirvan (salvation) of Bhagwan Mahavir.
The essence of Jain religion is found in deshna (sermon) of Ganadharvad of Mahavirswami. It was the last one by him in Pavapuri and was celebrated by lighting a lamp known as dravyadyot and thereafter it came to be knowlebraileepavali. After his nirvan, Gandhar Gautam experienced great grief and then he as deepavalialgyan. All these incidents happened here and hence the sanctity of the place. Hildevalgyante must have been the people of Pavapuri who were alive at that time ! rtunate
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