Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Chaudhary to inaugurate 2552nd Mahavira Nirvana Festival in Pawapuri

Pawapuri, the revered nirvana site of Lord Mahavira, will host the 2552nd Mahavira Nirvana Festival from Saturday for two days. The state‑level celebration has been organized by the Bihar government to commemorate the Jain Tirthankara’s final liberation. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary is scheduled to perform the inauguration ceremony, marking the official start of the festivities. The program is expected to include religious discourses, cultural performances and pilgrim gatherings from across the country. Authorities have arranged security and amenities to accommodate the influx of devotees and tourists during the event.