Sammed Shikharji Temple

About Sammed Shikharji Temple

Shikharji (Śikharjī), also known as Sammed or Sammet Shikharji, is one of the Holiest pilgrimage sites for Jains, in Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located on Parasnath Hill, the highest mountain in the state of Jharkhand. It is the most important Jain Tirtha (holy place) by both Digambara and Śvētāmbara, for it is the place where twenty of the twenty-four Jain Tirthankaras ( priests of Dharma) along with many other monks attained Moksha. It is one of the five principal pilgrimage destinations along with Girnar, Pawapuri, champapuri, Dilwara, Palitana and Ashtapad Kailash.

Temple Timings and Details

  • Clock Darshan Timings The Temple is open 24 Hours
  • T Shirt Dress Code Traditional and Formal clothing
  • Camera Photography Not allowed
  • Prasad Image Prasad Not available

Temple Location

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