A report on Mahavira, Champapuri, Jainism and Bihar

Statue of Mahavira meditating in the lotus position at Shri Mahavirji, Rajasthan, India.
Champapuri Mural at Krishnabai temple, Shri Mahavirji
The hand symbolizes Ahiṃsā, the wheel dharmachakra, the resolve to halt saṃsāra (transmigration).
Mahavira in Padmasana meditation posture
Champapuri Mural at Krishnabai temple, Shri Mahavirji
Classification of Saṃsāri Jīvas (transmigrating souls) in Jainism
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Ancient kingdoms and cities of India at the time of Mahavira
Lord Neminatha, Akota Bronzes (7th century)
(Sitting L to R): Rajendra Prasad and Anugrah Narayan Sinha during Mahatma Gandhi's 1917 Champaran Satyagraha
Mahavira in Padmasana meditation posture
Jain miniature painting of 24 tirthankaras, Jaipur, c. 1850
Kathak classical dance form, from Bhojpur region
The birth of Mahavira, from the Kalpa Sūtra (c.1375–1400 CE)
Jain temple painting explaining Anekantavada with Blind men and an elephant
Patna river port on national inland waterways-1 at Gai Ghat
Lord Mahavira's Jal Mandir (water temple) in Pawapuri, Bihar, India
A Jain monk in meditation, wearing the characteristic white robe and face covering
Front view of administrative building of IIT Patna
The "Charan Paduka" or foot impression of Mahavira at Jal Mandir
Nishidhi stone, depicting the vow of sallekhana, 14th century, Karnataka
NIT Patna main building
Folio from the Kalpa Sūtra, 15th century
Praying at the feet of a statue of Bahubali
The swastika and five vows
Jain worship may include ritual offerings and recitals.
Mahavira worship in a manuscript c.1825
Celebrating Das Lakshana (Paryushana), Jain Center of America, New York City
Mahavira iconography is distinguished by a lion stamped (or carved) beneath his feet; a Shrivatsa is on his chest.
The birth of Mahavira, from the Kalpa Sūtra (c.1375–1400 CE)
Mahavira temple, Tirumalai
Shikharji
alt=See caption|Rock-cut sculpture of Mahavira in Samanar Hills, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Idol of Suparśvanātha
Rock-cut sculpture of Mahavira in Kalugumalai Jain Beds, 8th century
A symbol to represent the Jain community was chosen in 1975 as part of the commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of Mahavira’s nirvana.
alt=See caption|Tallest known image of the seated Mahavira, Patnaganj
Rishabhdev, believed to have lived over 592.704×1018 years ago, is considered the traditional founder of Jainism.
alt=See caption|Four-sided sculpture of Mahavira in Kankali Tila, Mathura
The ruins of Gori Jain temples in Nagarparkar, Pakistan, a pilgrimage site before 1947.
alt=Two nude statues|Tirthankaras Rishabhanatha (left) and Mahavira, 11th century (British Museum)
Ranakpur Jain Temple
alt=Mahavira, seated|Temple relief of Mahavira, 14th century (Seattle Asian Art Museum)
Dilwara Temples
alt=See caption|Relief of Mahavira in Thirakoil, Tamil Nadu
Parshvanath Temple in Khajuraho
16-foot, 2-inch stone statue of Mahavira in Ahinsa Sthal, Mehrauli, New Delhi{{sfn|Titze|1998|p=266}}|alt=Large outdoor statue of Mahavira, with a seated worshipper for scale
Girnar Jain temples
alt=See caption|Mahavira statue in Cave 32 of the Ellora Caves
Jal Mandir, Pawapuri
Mahavira inside Ambapuram cave temple, 7th century
Lodhurva Jain temple
alt=Dharmachakra temple|Dharmachakra temple in Gajpanth
Palitana temples
alt=Shri Mahavirji|Shri Mahavirji
Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodbidri, Karnataka
Jain Center of Greater Phoenix
Jain temple, Antwerp, Belgium
Jain temple, Potters Bar
Brahma Jinalaya, Lakkundi
Mahavir Swami at Manilaxmi Tirth, Gujarat
Hutheesing Jain Temple

Mahavira (Sanskrit: महावीर) also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th Tirthankara (supreme preacher) of Jainism.

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Champapuri is a village in Bhagalpur district in the Indian state of Bihar.

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Jainism traces its spiritual ideas and history through the succession of twenty-four Tirthankaras (supreme preachers of Dharma), with the first in the current time cycle being Rishabhadeva, whom the tradition holds to have lived millions of years ago; the twenty-third tirthankara Parshvanatha, whom historians date to 9th century BCE; and the twenty-fourth tirthankara, Mahavira around 600 BCE.

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Jainism: Tirthankar Vasupujya's Moksha Sthali.

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It is said that Bhagawan Adinatha, Bhagwan Parshwanatha and Bhagawan Mahavira had their monsoon stay at this place.

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According to the Kalpa Sūtra, Mahavira spent the first forty-two monsoons of his life in Astikagrama, Champapuri, Prstichampa, Vaishali, Vanijagrama, Nalanda, Mithila, Bhadrika, Alabhika, Panitabhumi, Shravasti, and Pawapuri.

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According to Jain texts, Mahavira's nirvana (death) occurred in the town of Pawapuri in present-day Bihar.

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At his legendary birthplace of Kundagrama in Bihar, north of Patna, special events are held by Jains.

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Vasupujya, the 12th Jain Tirthankara was born in Champapuri, Bhagalpur.

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Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, was born in Vaishali around the 6th century BC. Śrāddha ritual performed in Pitru Paksha period considered as fruitful in the holy city of Gaya, which is seen as a special place to perform the rite, and hosts a fair during the Pitri Paksha period.

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Siddhakshetra – Site of the moksha of an arihant (kevalin) or tirthankara, such as: Ashtapada of Rishabhanatha, Shikharji of 20 Tirthankara, Girnar of Neminatha, Pawapuri of Mahaveera, Champapuri (capital of Anga) of Vasupujya, Mangi-Tungi of Ram, Palitana of 3 Pandavas.

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Statue of Mahavira meditating in the lotus position at Shri Mahavirji, Rajasthan, India.

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