Question
Download Solution PDFWhere did Lord Mahavira attain salvation?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Pavapuri.
Key Points
- The salvation place of Mahavir Ji, the originator of the Jain religion is Pavapuri.
- Pavapuri is located in the Nalanda district of Bihar.
- Pavapuri is a sacred place in Jainism as it was a cremation area of Mahavir Ji.
- The Jal Mandir meaning Water Temple, also known as Apapuri, in Pawapuri, meaning a town without sins, in the Indian state of Bihar.
- It is a highly revered temple dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara.
Additional Information
- Jainism came into prominence in the 6th century B.C., when Lord Mahavira propagated the religion.
- There were 24 great teachers, the last of whom was Lord Mahavira.
- These twenty-four teachers were called Tirthankaras-people who had attained all knowledge (Moksha) while living and preached it to the people.
- The first Tirthankara was Rishabnatha.
- The word ‘Jain’ is derived from Jina or Jaina which means the ‘Conqueror’.
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