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	Pawapuritirth.org - Home
		Pawapuri was at this place that Lord Mahavira, the twenty fourth Tirthankar attained "Nirvana" or eternal salvation from the cycle of death and birth in the year 527 BC.
		Pawapuri is situated in Bihar, India and its proximity to the capital city, Patna makes it approachable to pilgrims and tourists alike.
		During ancient times about 2600 year ago, Pawapuri was the part of Magadha Kingdom and was called "Madyama Pawa" or "Apawapuri", Ajatshatru, the son of King Shrenik who was one of the greatest disciples of Lord Mahavira was the King of Magadh during the lifetime of Mahavir.
	www.pawapuritirth.org /index.htm (374 words)

	Pawapuri Information
		Pawapuri in Jharkhand, an eastern state in India is a holy site for Jains, located 38 kilometers from Rajgir and 90 kilometers from Patna, the capital of Bihar.
		He was cremated at Pawapuri, also known as Apapuri ("the sinless town").
		There was a great rush to collect his ashes, with the result that so much soil was removed from the place of his cremation that a pond was created.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Pawapuri (156 words)

	Pawapuri in Pawapuri India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Pawapuri, also known as Agapuri, is a famous pilgrim town of the Jains in Bihar and is situated 90 km from Patna.
		It is believed that Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism, attained his enlightenment here and a devotee doing penance at this site would free himself of all the sins.
		Pawapuri is 8 km south-east of Bihar Sarif.
	www.india9.com /i9show/Pawapuri-14579.htm (132 words)

	Nalanda, Information about Nalanda, Nalanda Travel, Nalanda University
		The tomb of the 13th century saint, Pir Makhdum Shah Sharifuddin and Malik Ibrahim Baya is situated in Bihar-Shariff, and a famous pilgrim centre for the Muslims.
		Pawapuri is also known as Apapuri, the sinless town and a sacred pilgrimage centre of Jains.
		Pawapuri is the place where Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, attained Nirvana or enlightenment.
	www.indovacations.net /english/AboutNalanda.htm (927 words)

	Pawapuri, Travel to Pawapuri, Pawapuri Hotel, Pawapuri Tourism, Pawapuri Travel Guide, Pawapuri Travel Agency, What to ...
		Pawapuri is 31 km from Rajgir, 18 km from Nalanda and 23 km from Bakhtiyarpur.
		Pawapuri is one of the centres of Jain pilgrimage.
		Nalanda and Pawapuri may be visited by conducted tours from Rajgir.
	www.seemyindia.com /bihar/bihar-pawapuri.html (504 words)

	Victoria Terminus- Travel and Tourism India
		Pawapuri, which is also known as, Apapuri, in the Patna District, is a very sacred Jain Pilgrimage center.
		A stunning temple of white marble was constructed in the center of the tank which is filled with a thick mass of lotus flowers which is also to consecrate the Lord's Nirvana.
		It is said that the lid of the footprint container moves away by itself on the Deepavali night-the birth anniversary of Mahavira and thus appears the Lord Mahavira there.
	visitasiaguide.com /visit-india/pawapuri.htm (394 words)

	Peoples Century \| Living Longer \| Zafar Husain
		Pawapuri is a very important place where people come from all over India.
		All of them came to see how Pawapuri was being contained.
		Within 15 days we were able to contain Pawapuri.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/peoplescentury/episodes/livinglonger/husaintranscript.html (1172 words)

	WELCOME: WWW.JAINSAMAJ.ORG
		Pawapuri is the choicest of the Kalyanak (auspicious moments in a Tirthankar's life) places of Jainism.
		Also, it was on the soil of Pawapuri that the Lord had delivered his first sermon.
		It is also a matter of great significance that the Lord selected the pious land of Pawapuri for laying down his mortal body.
	jainsamaj.org /temples/pawanpuri.htm (618 words)

	India4u - Festivals
		Mahavir Jayanti is also celebrated at Parasnath temple in Calcutta and at Pawapuri in Bihar.
		This festival is observed in the honour of Jain deities; Lord Mahavira's final liberation from life (the 24th Teertahankar).
		Devotees from all parts of the country come together at Pawapuri and sweets are distributed.
	www.india4u.com /festival/jain.asp (262 words)

	List of Sacred Water Bodies in Kerala
		Kamal Sarobar is located at Pawapuri (101 km from Patna).
		Pawapuri is one of the most important centres of Jain pilgrimage.
		It is said that Vardhamana Mahavira, the last Jain Tirthankar, attained Nirvana here at Pawapuri in 490 B.C. The legend goes that devotees were collecting ashes from the funeral pyre of Mahavira; when there were no more ashes, they began to collect the soil.
	www.ecoheritage.cpreec.org /scared_tanks_jharkhand.htm (128 words)

	Bihar - Places of Interest
		Pawapuri, or Apapuri, 38 kilometers from Rajgir and 101 kilometers from Patna, all sins end for a devout Jain.
		Dungeshwari (12 km), Muchalinda Lake (3 km), Gaya (12 km), Rajgir (80 km), Nalanda (96 km), Pawapuri (114 km).
		Nalanda is connected by good road with Rajgir 12 km, Bodh Gaya 110 km, Gaya 95 km, Patna 90 km, Pawapuri 26 km, Bihar Sharif 13 km etc. There are no taxis available in Nalanda.
	www.whereincity.com /india/bihar/places1.php (4577 words)

	Destinations :: Pawapuri ::Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Pawapuri, or Apapuri, 38 kilometers from Rajgir and 101 kilometers from Patna, all sins end for a devout Jain.
		Lord Mahavira, the final Tirthankar and founder of Jainism, breathed his last at this place, and was cremated here around 500 B.C. It is said that the demand for his ashes was so great that a large amount of soil was removed from around the funeral pyre, creating the water tank.
		Road: A taxi or bus can be taken from Patna, Rajgir, Gaya or other major cities of Bihar to visit Pawapuri.
	bstdc.bih.nic.in /Pawapuri.htm (595 words)

	jain temple Pawapuri
		Location: Pawapuri or Pavapuri is also called Apapuri is situated 8 kms from Bihar Sarif and 31 km Rajgir.
		Pawapuri also known as Apapuri is a scared Jain pilgrimage.
		Another beautiful Jain temple of white marble called Samosharan is located at this place.Lord Mahavira had delivered his sermon here.The best time time to visit Pawapuri is between October and March.
	www.jaindharmonline.com /pilgri/pawapu.htm (269 words)

	Teenstation.com : Festivals : Deep Diwali (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This festival is observed in honour of Jain deities and the final liberation of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Teertahankar, from the cycle of life.
		He died on this day at the age of 72, at Pawapuri in Bihar.
		Devotees from all parts of the country congregate at Pawapuri and sweets are distributed.
	www.teenstation.com /festivals/Deep_Diwali (84 words)

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		Pawapuri, oralso known as Apavapuri, is located at 38 kilometers from Rajgir and 90 kilometers from Patna.
		The Pawapuri Jain Tirth is about 200 kilometers away from shree Samet shikhar ji.
		Kundalpur is located at a distance of 3 kilometers from Nalanda Rajgruhi is at a distance of 9 kilometers and Pawapuri is at a distance of 21 kilometers from the temple.
	www.jainpushp.org /temples-india/bihar.htm (2592 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Jamshedpur
		Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar arrives in Patna on Monday to attend the party?s national convention that begins at Pawapuri on Tuesday.
		of Pawapuri, where Lord Mahavira attained salvation circa 500 BC, to discuss for three days, beginning tomorrow, the state and strategy of the party in the light of the Assembly elections due early next year.
		The NDA had not appeared as a united force on the ground during the election campaign, although top leaders from both sides had fought hard against any such perception.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1041026/asp/jamshedpur/story_3924420.asp (511 words)

	Bihar
		In Pawapuri or Apapuri, 38 km from Rajgir and 90 km from Patna, all sins end for a devout Jain.
		Road: Rajgir is connected by road to Patna 102 kms, Nalanda 12 kms, Gaya 34 kms, Pawapuri 38 kms, Bihar Sharif 25 kms etc.
		Pawapuri is also known as Apapuri, is a sacred Jain pilgrim centre.
	bhagirath.faithweb.com /bihar.html (6918 words)

	The Hindu Business Line : Destination Bihar
		A trip to Pawapuri takes us about 2,500 years back in time when Bhimsara and Ajatshatru ruled over Magadha and the world's first Republic, `Vaishali,' was in existence.
		At the heart of Bihar is situated Pawapuri, where Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, attained enlightenment.
		It is believed that when Lord Mahavira came to Pawapuri for the first time, Lord Indra celebrated his `Gyan-Kalyanak' here.
	www.blonnet.com /life/2002/01/21/stories/2002012100260300.htm (562 words)

	Travel India
		Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and Mahavir was born in Pawapuri.
		It is the capital city of Bihar and is situated on the banks of River Ganga.
		Patna is well connected by road to Calcutta (608kms), Ranchi(316 kms) Bodhgaya (125kms), Nalanda (90kms), Pawapuri (90kms), Rajgir (102kms).
	www.goindiago.com /travel/states/bihar.htm (1091 words)

	Temples And Legends Of Bihar - Shahabad ( Page 6)
		Pawapuri in Patna district is the place where Mahavir Swami the 24th and last Tirthankara had his samadhi.
		Abhoy Kumar Jain of Arrah conceived the idea of reproducing the Pawapuri temple in Arrah and he translated his dream into a vivid reality.
		There is 40’ long bridge with a width of 4’ for reaching the temple within the tank.
	www.hindubooks.org /temples/bihar/shahabad/page6.htm (207 words)

	Pawapuri Tourist Guide, Jal Mandir of Pawapuri Bihar, Lord Mahavira, Land of Enlightment Pawapuri, Holy Places in India
		Pawapuri, the place where Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, attained his enlightenment is located 38 kms from Rajgir and 90 kms from Patna.
		Also known as Apapuri, it is believed that all sins for a devout Jain end here.
		A taxi or bus can be taken from Patna, Rajgir, Gaya or other major cities of Bihar to visit Pawapuri.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /bihar/pawapuri (421 words)

	PatnaDaily.Com - Bihar-Jharkhand Day Celebrated in San Francisco Bay Area
		Sadly however, many of these temples and relics have faded into the mists of time, but those that remain are testimony to the strong Jain tradition of Bihar.
		The most venerable Jain pilgrim spot in Bihar is the Jalmandir temple complex at Pawapuri, 60 km in the southwest of Patna.
		The famous Jalmandir of Pawapuri aptly replicated in an exquisite poetry in marble at heart of Ara exudes grace and elegance.
	www.patnadaily.com /features/jain_temples.html (854 words)

	Best Health tours - tour India, goa, goan holidays and goa_beaches - Indian holiday packages and tailor made holidays ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In Pawapuri or Apapuri, 38 km from Rajgir and 90 km from Patna, all sins end for a devout Jain.
		Road: Rajgir is connected by road to Patna 102 kms, Nalanda 12 kms, Gaya 34 kms, Pawapuri 38 kms, Bihar Sharif 25 kms etc.
		Pawapuri is also known as Apapuri, is a sacred Jain pilgrim centre.
	delhiinfo.com /indian-states-information-population-tourist-places/indian-cities_and_states-information-and-hotels-biharstate.htm (5287 words)

	Indax - India Web Site- States in India - Bihar
		In Parasnath, in south Bihar, is India's main Jain pilgrimage centre, where twenty four shrines are dedicated to the twenty four tirthankars.
		Pawapuri is another Jain holy place, where Mahavira is said to have attained enlightenment, died and been cremated.
		Gaya is an important pilgrimage place for Hindus, second only to Varanasi.
	www.indax.com /bihar.html (847 words)

	Pawapuri : Indian Travel Destinations, India Travel, India Tour
		Pawapuri, or Apapuri is situated 38 kilometers from Rajgir and 101 kilometers from Patna.
		Rail: Though Rajgir itself has a railway station yet the nearest convenient railhead is at Patna 90.kms.
		Road: A taxi or bus can be taken from Patna, Rajgir, Gaya or other major cities of Bihar to visit Pawapuri.
	www.desidirectory.com /events/Indian_Travel_Details.asp?ArticleID=531 (578 words)

	Rajgir, Rajgir India, Rajgir Buddhist Pilgrimage
		It is believed that the Buddha used its waters to heal the ill and the infirm.
		Pawapuri is held in great reverence by the Jains as Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, was cremated here in 500BC.
		Jal Mandir, the white marble temple in the middle of this lake, blooming with beautiful lotus flowers affords a breathtakingly enchanting sight.
	www.travelchacha.com /cities/bihar/rajgir.html (449 words)

	PD News - JD-U Leaders Arrive at Pawapuri
		While talking to reporters at the Patna Airport, Fernandes admitted that there was a growing pressure on the party to break ties with the BJP that was responsible for the poor show in the last Lok Sabha elections.
		Earlier, the former Chief Minister and party leader Jagannath Mishra had urged the party president to break ties with the BJP saying its communal politics was solely responsible for its humiliating defeat in the Parliamentary elections.
		Meanwhile, senior party leaders like the former union ministers Nitish Kumar and Sharad Yadav, Jagannath Mishra, Digvijay Singh, Dasai Chaudhary, Monazir Hasan and Upendra Prasad Kushwaha already arrived at Pawapuri to participate in the summit to plan its course of action in view of the Assembly elections.
	www.patnadaily.com /news2004/102804/jdu_leaders_in_pawapuri.html (291 words)

	Travel to Pawapuri,Pawapuri Travel,Pawapuri Tours Packages,Tours to Pawapuri,Jain Pilgrimage Destination Pawapuri
		Air - The nearest airport is Patna (93 km from Pawapuri).
		Rail - Pawapuri has its own station and is connected by the Bahktiapur - Rajgir line.
		Road - You can reach Pawapuri by road from Biharsharif (8 km from Pawapuri), Patna (93 km from Pawapuri) and Rajgir (31 km from Pawapuri).
	www.123indiatravel.com /religious-tour-destinations-in-india/travel-to-pawapuri-india.html (181 words)

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