Jainism in Bihar

Jain in Bihar
Jain Temple in Pawapuri. Pawapuri is one of the holiest city of Jainism.
Total population
'18,914' (0.02%) (2011)
Regions with significant populations
Most significant populations in Patna ยท Rajgir
Languages
Bhojpuri, Magahi
Religion
Jainism

Jainism in Bihar trace a long history since the times of twenty-fourth Tirthankara Mahavira, who was born in Vaishali (near Hajipur). The state of Bihar is considered to have played an important role in the development of Jainism.

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