Pawapuri
Pawapuri | |
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From top, left to right: Night view of Jal Mandir, Hotel Abhilasha, Gaanv Mandir, Maa Ashapuri Mandir, Jal Mandir, BMIMS Pawapuri, | |
| Nickname(s): The Town of Peace and Non-violence | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Region | Magadh |
| Division | Patna |
| District | Nalanda |
| Nagar Panchayat | Pawapuri |
| Ward | 11 |
| Founded | 527 BCE |
| Founded by | Nandivardhana |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchayat |
| • Body | Nagar Panchayat Pawapuri |
| Population (2011) | |
| 28,790 | |
| • Urban | 13,263 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 803115 |
| Telephone Code | +91-6112 |
| Vehicle registration | BR-21 |
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| Jainism |
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Pawapuri, or Pavapuri (also called Apapapuri, meaning "the sinless town"), is a holy site for Jains located in the Nalanda district of Bihar state in eastern India. It is located about 19 kilometres from Rajgir and 101 kilometres from Patna, the capital of Bihar. Pawapuri is Mahavira's nirvana and a pilgrimage site for Jains.