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Samosharan




A prominent Jain temple in Nalanda District of Bihar, Samosharan is located at Pawapuri. It is believed that Lord Mahavir, the last and 24th Tirthankar of the Jain religion, had delivered a sermon here. Thousands of pilgrims from far and near throng here to offer their prayers.

Samosharan is close to Jalmandir, another Jain Temple situated in the middle of a lotus tank.

Nearest airport is at Patna, 90 km north. Bihar Sharif Railway Station, approximately 8 km away, is the nearest railhead.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Nalanda
Location: Pawapuri    

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