Around 500 BC, Mahavira visited the Damodar river basin in Bengal to propagate Jainism. The region, spanning across present-day Purulia, Bankura, Birbhum, and Bardhaman districts, once flourished with Jain temples and shrines. While these structures serve as evidence of a once-thriving community, the eventual disappearance of these early Jains remains a historical mystery.
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The Mystery Behind the Disappearance of Bengal's Ancient Jains
Despite the historical presence of Jainism in the Damodar river basin, the fate of the region's early Jain community remains a subject of inquiry.
Source: BBC News বাংলা