Parasnath Hills are a range of hills located in Giridih district of Jharkhand. The highest peak is 1350 metres.
This range is one of the most important pilgrimage centres for Jains. They call it Sammed Sikharji. The hill is named after Parasnath, the 23rd Tirthankara. Twenty of the twenty-four Jain Tirthankaras attained salvation on this hill. According to some, nine Tirthakaras attained salvation on this hill. For each of them there is a shrine (gumti or tuk) on the hill. Some of the temples on the hill are believed to be more than 2,000 years old. However, although the place is habited from ancient times, the temples may be of more recent origin.
About 50,000 Jain pilgrims visit Sammed Shikharji every year.
The Santhals call it Marang Buru, the hill of the deity. They celebrate a hunting festival on the full moon day in Baisakh (mid April).
Parashnath Hill Top
- Shri Sammed Sikharji.
- 31st Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Parshavnath.
- 30th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Neminath.
- 29th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Ajitnath.
- Chaprakund.
- Shri Swambhdra Koot.
- 17th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Vasupujya.
- 18th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Abhinandanath.
- 12th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Chandrahprabhu. Partly up the hill
- Tonks of 24 Jain Tirthankaras. At Hill Base (Madhuban)
- Jain History Museum. It houses a number of Jain scriptures, idols and manuscript. One can view the clear sight of Parasnath Temple using the telescope installed at the balcony of the museum.
- Jain temples - Samosharan temple and Bhomiyaji Asthan are two very famous Jain temples.
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Shri Sammed Sikharji.
31st Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Parshavnath.
30th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Neminath.
29th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Ajitnath.
Chaprakund.
Shri Swambhdra Koot.
17th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Vasupujya.
18th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Abhinandanath.
12th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Chandrahprabhu.
Tonks of 24 Jain Tirthankaras.
Jain History Museum. It houses a number of Jain scriptures, idols and manuscript. One can view the clear sight of Parasnath Temple using the telescope installed at the balcony of the museum.
- Engage in religious activities.
- Climb the hill. There is a road going up for some distance.
- Panoramic views of the surrounding areas as one goes higher up the hill - Chandraprabhuji, Pushpnandanji, Goutamswamiji and Chaprakund.
- Madhuban is a popular picnic spot. BUT IT IS A SACRED PLACE FOR JAINS ALL OVER THE WORLD, HENCE THERE IS RESTRICTION FOR NON VEG AND ALCOHOL
There are small eateries, where vegetarian food is available.
Hard drinks strictly prohibited.
- Shikarji Hospital, Madhuban.
Shikarji Hospital, Madhuban.