At a glance
AddressPavapuri, Nalanda district, Bihar 803115
Landmark~1.5 hr drive from Patna
Timings7:30 AM-8:30/9:00 PM
TraditionDigambar
Pincode803115
MobileNot available on Google - not listed
Location & visiting
- Patna (nearest major city)
- Timings are not always confirmed — the community can add verified hours in the notes below.
About this temple
Mahavirswami Water Temple (Jal Mandir), Pavapuri serves the Jain community of Pavapuri village, ~1.5 hr drive from Patna. It follows the Digambar tradition of Jainism.
The temple is dedicated to Mahavira (Vardhamana), the 24th and final Tirthankara of Jainism.
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Review highlights
- The site of Lord Mahavira's Nirvana (527 BCE) - a white marble temple standing in the centre of a lotus-filled lake, reached by a causeway. Photography inside is prohibited. Bihar Tourism also promotes it as a heritage site open to all visitors, so etiquette guidance for non-Jain visitors is limited on-site per one review. Appears twice on Google Maps under near-identical names/coordinates for the same physical Jal Mandir.
From publicly available Google Maps listings and reviews — please reconfirm by phone before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mahavirswami Water Temple (Jal Mandir), Pavapuri Digambar or Shwetambar?
This is a Digambar temple.
What are the visiting timings?
7:30 AM-8:30/9:00 PM
Is there a phone number for Mahavirswami Water Temple (Jal Mandir), Pavapuri?
Yes: +91 82528 20373.
Where exactly is Mahavirswami Water Temple (Jal Mandir), Pavapuri located?
Pavapuri, Nalanda district, Bihar 803115. Landmark: ~1.5 hr drive from Patna.