Parasnath Hills Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Jain pilgrimage centre and hill forest in Jharkhand, India
About Parasnath Hills
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 has been inhabited 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).
Top Attractions in Parasnath Hills
Explore the best things to see and do in Parasnath Hills:
- ★12th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Chandrahprabhu
- ★17th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Vasupujya
- ★18th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Abhinandanath
- ★29th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Ajitnath
- ★30th Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Neminath
- ★31st Tonk of Bhagwan Shri Parshavnath
- ★Choprakund
- ★Jain History Museum
Where to Eat in Parasnath Hills
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kalpana Hotel
Where to Stay in Parasnath Hills
- 🏨Bharatbarshiya Digambar Jain Tirthakshetra Committee
- 🏨Bhomiya Bhawan
- 🏨Forest Rest House
- 🏨Hotel Bhuvan
- 🏨Hotel Sapna
- 🏨Jain Swetambar Kothi
Parasnath Hills Travel Guide Sections
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