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Jainism in Bihar trace a long history since the times of twenty-fourth Tirthankara Mahavira, who was born in Vaishali (near Patna).
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An ancient black statue of Lord Mahavira weighing around 250 kg was recently stolen from Jamui, Bihar. The statue was later recovered by the Police.
History
Vasupujya, the 12th Jain Tirthankara was born in Champapur, Bhagalpur. He attained all his Pancha Kalyanaka (Garbha, Janma, Tapa, Kevala Jnana and Moksha) from Champapur. Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism, was born in Vaishali around sixth century B.C.
Pilgrimage
Jain pilgrimages in Bihar are as follows:
References
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