Sammed Shikharji Temple, Giridih

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. For more details, check our latest blog on Shri Sammed Shikharji Yatra details.

How to Reach Jharkhand Sammed Shikharji Temple

The Sammed Shikharji Temple can be easily reached by taking the different modes of transportation. Some frequent and commonly used ways are given below.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Parasnath Junction, which is around 16 km away from the temple. From outside of the railway station, you can take private or shared taxis to reach your destination.

By Air

The closest airport to Sammed Shikharji Jain Temple is Deoghar Domestic Airport. The temple is approximately 105 km away from the airport. Direct flights from major cities in India are available to the airport.

By Road

The road connectivity of the whole Jharkhand state is very good. Directly connecting buses are available from major cities and nearby states to reach here. The nearest bus stop is Parasnath Bus Stop. From the bus stop, you can easily reach Sammed Shikharji Temple by sharing a taxi or auto. Jharkhand,

Best Time to Visit Sammed Shikharji Jain Temple

To experience the best weather conditions and worship of this temple, then a time period from October to March is suggested. The reason behind this is the greenery and chilly atmosphere of Jharkhand's state.