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Where Did Mahavir Swami Take His Last Breath?
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Mahavira Swami, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, took his last breath in Pavapuri (present-day Nalanda district, Bihar, India) in 527 BCE on the Amavasya (new moon) of the month Kartika.
Detailed Answer
Mahavira, revered as the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism, attained Nirvana (liberation) in Pavapuri, a sacred site in Bihar. According to traditional accounts, his final moments occurred during the night of Amavasya in the month of Kartika (October-November), around 527 BCE. He had completed his 42nd monsoon stay (Chaturmas) in Pavapuri and was residing in the office of the village accountant (talati) of King Hastipal. As his end approached, he informed his disciples and followers, who were deeply grieved by the news.
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