Why is Pawapuri important to followers of Jainism?

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The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, features a tall, intricately carved central spire surrounded by smaller shrines, trees, and gardens. — Bihar Mahabodhi Buddhist temple, built in the 2nd century ce, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.

Pawapuri is a site of profound significance to followers of Jainism because it is the place where Mahavira, the 24th and final Tirthankara, is believed to have died in 527 BCE.12

As the last teacher of "right" knowledge, faith, and practice, Mahavira’s passing at this location marks a central event in the history of the faith. His life and teachings, which emphasized ahimsa (nonviolence) and extreme asceticism, have profoundly influenced Indian culture and established the foundation for the Jain monastic community.21