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The Parasnath is 1,365 m the highest mountain in the Indian state of Jharkhand and is a major pilgrimage for the religious community of Jainism.

The mountain is located in the east of Hazaribag plateau. It is named after Parashvanatha, 23 Thirthankara the Jains, who reached to a legend, after the Nirvana. On the mountaintop are 24 temples, symbolizing the 24 Thirthankaras the Jains. They can be reached from the village of Madhuban with a 11 km walk.

• Mountain in Asia
• Mountain in India
• Eintausender
• Jainism
• Geography ( Jharkhand )