Parasnath is a mountain peak in the Parasnath Range. It is located towards the eastern end of the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the Giridih district of the Indian state of Jharkhand, India.[2] The hill is named after Lord Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara.[3]

Parasnath
पारसनाथ
Parasnath Hlll
Highest point
Elevation	1,365 m (4,478 ft)
Listing	List of Indian states and territories by highest point
Coordinates	23°57′48″N 86°07′44″E[1]
Geography
Location of Parasnath peak in Jharkhand
Location	Pirtand CD Block, Giridih, Jharkhand, India
Parent range	Parasnath Range
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike

Geography

Highest point in Jharkhand

At 1365 m Parasnath is the highest mountain peak in the state of Jharkhand, and is theoretically intervisible (by direct line of sight on a perfectly clear day) with Mount Everest over 450 km to the north.[4] It is easily accessible from Parasnath railway station.

Jain Heritage

This is one of the most holy and revered sites for the Jain community. They call it Sammed Sikhar. It is a major pilgrimage site. Out of 24 Tirthankaras of Jains, 20 got nirvana on Parshvnatha Hills.

On the mountain, there are the Shikharji Jain temples, an important tirthakshetra or Jain pilgrimage site.[5] For each Tirthankara there is a shrine (gumti or Tonk) on the hill.[6]

The Jaina temple is believed to be constructed by Magadha King Bimbisara. Cunningham noted stone structures in the village, which he describes as a remnant of a Buddhist stupa datable to 2nd Century BCE. Although the site was noted by Cunningham, no excavation held till date.

See also

• List of mountains in India
• List of mountains by elevation

References

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