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Patliputra Teerth

An Ancient Jain Temple



The Patliputra Teerth is situated at Patna in Bihar State. The temple is managed by a trust called Shri Patna Jain shwetambar Mandir Trust and is dedicated to the Jain god Bhagvan Vimalnath Swami. The ancient, beautiful idol of Bhagvan Vimalnath Swami, nearly 60cm high, is white in colour and seated in the Padmasan posture.

Patna city is important to the Jains because many prosperous Jains and saints lived in this city during the ancient times. There are many legends related to Jain religion in this city.



Updated on 11th November, 2005
District: Patna
Location: Patna    

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