Indian History

Located in the state of Bihar, Pawapuri has existed as a place of spirituality for many centuries, and remains one of the most sacred sites of Jainism. Pawapuri’s claim to fame lies in being the place where the twenty fourth Tirthankar (Ford - maker) Mahavir breathed his last in 527 BC. According to a legend, the present tank in Pawapuri came into being as a result of removal of the soil following the great demand for Mahavir’s ashes after his cremation by his devotees. Today “Jalmandir”, a beautiful temple of white marble in the centre of the tank, is a magnet for devotees and tourists.   Sights to See Jal Mandir / Image Credit   Jalmandir The focal point of any visit to Pawapuri is the Jalmandir, the pilgrimage destination of the Jaina religion. Located in the middle of a pool, Jalmandir is one of the holiest shrines in Jainism. It is the place where Mahavir was cremated. It is no wonder that the temple is a major pilgrimage destination for Jains from all over the world,

Sri Mallikarjuna Swami and Sri Bhramaramba Devi / Image Source  Located on the southern banks of the Krishna River in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh,  Srisailam is a sacred destination of top order for the Hindus.  The place is home to the famous Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple, one of the Dwadasa Jyotirlinga shrines in India. What makes Srisailam unique the presence of Goddess Bhramaramba Devi, the consort of Lord Shiva, in the temple.  The great 8th-century religious leader Adi Shankara, also known as Adi Shankaracharya, is said to have visited this shrine and composed his immortal Sivananda Lahiri here.