Kundalpur

The village near Nalanda that the Digambara tradition identifies as the birthplace of Mahavira.

Worth knowing

• Not the Kundalpur in Madhya Pradesh, which is a separate and equally important Digambara site. The identification of Mahavira’s birthplace is itself disputed: the Svetambara tradition places it at Kshatriyakund in Vaishali district.

For opening times and access, check the temple's own announcements — they change, and we would rather list nothing than send you to a closed door.

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