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Parasnath Hill (Shikharji), Giridih

Parasnath Hill (Shikharji), Giridih

  • Most important Jain pilgrimage site, believed to be the place where 20 out of 24 Tirthankaras attained Nirvana.
  • Hill height: ~1,350 m, part of the Parasnath Range.
  • Contains ancient Jain temples with intricate carvings, some over 2,000 years old.