Twentieth Teerthankar Bhagwan MuniSuvratnath’s four Kalyanka – Garbha, Janma, Tapa and Gyan (Jnan) were celebrated at this sacred place. Rajgir (Rajgrahi) is the famous pilgrimage centre for Jains, this is also known as Panch Pahadi. Rajgir is famous as Jain Teerth from ancient times. This place was capital of King Jarasandha (Contemporary to Lord Krishna & Bhagwan Neminath) and capital of the emperor of Magadha King Shrenik (Bimbsar). King Shrenik was the principal disciple of Bhagwan Mahaveer. Rajgrahi had the great strategic importance also at that time.
From the five hills of Rajgrahi – Vipulachala, Ratnagiri, Udaigiri, Arungiri (Swarngiri) and Vaibhavgiri. So many ascetic saints attained salvation going through deep meditation and penance. Jivandhara, Swet Sundarva, Vaishakha, Vidyuchchara, Gandhamadana, Preetinkara, Dhandatta are famous among them. So this place is also famous as Siddha Kshetra.
Bhagwan Mahaveer stayed here in Chaturmaas (Four months period of rainy season), fourteen times in the state of Muni. His first Samavsharan was also established here on Vipulachala after attaining Kevalgyan (omniscience) and he delivered his first precept from here for the persons and all living beings desiring to get free from the mesh of worldly worries and affairs.
Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddha Dharma (Religion) also came here so many times with his Sangha. Rajgrahi is also the place of faith for Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Christians, Bauddhas. So this place is recognized as the International Tourism Centre in the world.
Traveling in group and by own vehicle is suggested.
Mulnayak | Bhagwan MuniSuvratnath Ji | |
Best Route | Road – Busses and Taxies are available from Patna, Gaya, Nalanda, Bihar Shareef. Train – Rajgir is the last station on Babhtyarpur – Rajgir line, one Km. ahead from Teerth Kshetra. Air – Patna -100 KmsOne may come from Gaya or Patna by train to Navada, Hisua, or Biharsharif on National Highway No. 31 and then by road to Rajgiri. | |
Accommodation | Dharmashala / Guest House contains 60 Normal Rooms & 50 Semi Deluxe Rooms, Mess Facility is also available. | |
Best time to visit | September - June | |
Contact Person | 06112-255235, 9835620074, 9334770317, 9334770321 |