Key Facts about Parasnath Hills:
- 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.
- It has been named Parasnath after the 23rd Jain Tirthankara.
- It is a holy and revered sites for the Jain community, called it as “Sammed Sikhar”.
- Out of 24 Tirthankaras of Jains, 20 got NIRVANA on Parasnath Hills.
- On the mountain, A Jain temple is believed to be constructed by Magadha King Bimbisara (543-491 BCE.)
About Santhal Community:
- The Santhal tribe, one of the largest Scheduled Tribe communities in the country, has a sizeable population in Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, Assam and West Bengal.
- Santhals call parasnath hill “Marang Buru”. They celebrate a hunting festival on the full moon day in Vaishakha (mid-April).
Q1) What is Nirvana in Jainism?
Nirvana is the shedding of all desires and ending of suffering, which finally leads to freedom from rebirth.
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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