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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