Parasnath
| Parasnath | |
|---|---|
| Sammet ShikharMarang Buru | |
Parasnath Hill | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,365 m (4,478 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,017 m (3,337 ft) |
| Listing | List of Indian states and territories by highest point, Ribu |
| Coordinates | 23°57′48″N 86°07′44″E / 23.9634°N 86.129°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Sarak bhumi (Sanskrit) |
| Geography | |
Parasnath Location of Parasnath peak in Jharkhand | |
| Location | Pirtand CD Block, Giridih, Jharkhand, India |
| Parent range | Parasnath Range |
Parasnath Hill (also Sammet Shikhar, Marang Buru) is a mountain peak in the Parasnath hill range. It is located towards the eastern end of the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the Giridih district (Hazaribagh district in British India) of the Indian state of Jharkhand. The hill is named after Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, who attained liberation here in 8th century BCE. In this connection, there is the holiest Jain pilgrimage, Shikharji on the top of hill. The hill is also known as Sammet Shikhar (lit. 'great mountain', the supreme deity) by other autochthonous of the region in religious contexts.