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Champapuri

Coordinates: 25°14′14.7″N 86°56′30.1″E / 25.237417°N 86.941694°E / 25.237417; 86.941694
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Shri Champapuri Tirth
श्री चम्पापुरी तीर्थ्
Champapuri Mural at Krishnabai temple, Shri Mahavirji
Religion
AffiliationJainism
DeityVasupujya
FestivalsMahamastakabhisheka, Mahavir Jayanti
Location
LocationBhagalpur City, Bihar
Geographic coordinates25°14′14.7″N 86°56′30.1″E / 25.237417°N 86.941694°E / 25.237417; 86.941694
Temple(s)12

Champapuri, Champa Nagri or Champanagar is a neighbourhood in Bhagalpur in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the site of the ancient city of Champa, the capital of the Anga Mahajanapada. It is also the main centre of capital of cultural region of Anga.