Lachhuar Jain temple explained

Sect:Śvētāmbara
Map Size:300
Coordinates:24.9145°N 86.0144°W
Location:Lachhuar village, Jamui, Bihar
Festivals:Mahavir Janma Kalyanak
Deity:Mahavira
Governing Body:Anandji Kalyanji Trust
Temple Quantity:2
Creator:Raja Dhanpat Singh Bahadur
Established:1857

Lachhuar Jain temple is a Jain temples located in Lachhuar village near Jamui, Bihar. Lachhuar is one of the most important Jain pilgrimages in Bihar.

Description

This temple is part of Jain circuit of Bihar and is a popular Jain pilgrimage. This temple also temporarily housed the ancient 2,600 years idol of Mahavira from temple in The temple also has a dharamshala equipped with all modern facilities and bhojnalaya.

History

According to Śvētāmbara tradition, Lachhuar a doorway to Kshatriyakund which is believed to be the birthplace of Mahavira. To commemorate his birthplace a large temple along with a dharamshala was constructed by Raja Dhanpat Singh Bahadur in 1857.

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