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 kilometers from Rajgir and 101 kilometers from Patna, the capital of Bihar. Pawapuri is the place of Mahavira's nirvana and a pilgrimage site for Jains. See also Jal Mandir Nalanda Pawapuri Tour And Travel References Citations Sources Cities and towns in Nalanda district Jain pilgrimage sites Tourist attractions in Nalanda district Jain temples in Bihar