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Jain Shrines: Pawanpur- Fazilnagar
Pawanagar
is famous for being the place where Lord Mahavir attained ' Nirvana'. It
is also known as Sathiardiha and described as 'Sathik Deha'.
A
magnificent Manasthamba has been constructed within the temple premises
here.
The temple houses 4 beautiful carved idols.
Devotees
from all over the world visit this place, specially on Kartik Purnima to
celebrate the ' Nirvana Mahotsav', which is invariably preceded by much
religious fanfare and a big procession.
Pawanagar, 55 kms. From
Deoria and 71 kms. From gorakhpur can be reached by buses plying on the
Tamkuhi Road via Kusinagar (Kasia)
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