The word Parasnath comes from the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism, Parshva. Jains refer to the Parasnath Hill as Shikharji, and it is one of the two most prominent Jain pilgrimage centers, the other being Shetrunjaya, in Gujarat.[1] According to Jain belief, twenty of the tirthankaras got moksha from Shikharji.
It is a holy place to visit with innumerable temples, shrines, and meditation halls amid natural scenery and wildlife.[1]
There are two recognized routes to Parasnath Hill. The summit of Parasnath Hill can be reached either from the southern or the northern side.[1]
The southern approach is from Isri Bazaar or Nimiaghat, to the top. It is motorable for about 2 km (1.2 mi), the rest being a climb of 8 km (5.0 mi).[1]
The northern approach is a 13 km (8.1 mi) route from Madhuban on the Dumri-Giridih road. Madhuban is about 40 km (25 mi) from Giridih and about 10 km (6.2 mi) from Parasnath Rail Station/ Isri Bazaar/ Dumri, all on Grand Trunk Road (NH 2). Buses ply along this route from Dumri to Giridih and stop at Madhuban village. Hired cars or taxis are available at Isri Bazar, just outside the rail station. There are several Jain temples at Madhuban. There is a metalled trek route of 9 km (5.6 mi) to the summit, a major part of which is motorable.[1]
Both the Shwetambaras and Digambaras have established Dharamshalas or Ashrams here to accommodate the pilgrims to this the first most holy place for travelers from all over the world. The main hill belongs to the Digambara.
There are plans from the Railway ministry to connect Parasnath with New Giridih via Madhuban, for the convenience of the Jain pilgrims visiting Shikharji.[4] construction of which was sanctioned and the project included in the Union Budget 2018-19 at a cost of ₹902.86 Crores on a 50:50 cost sharing basis between the Government of Jharkhand and Indian Railways. The foundation stone for construction was laid in 2019. The 49-km long railway line will have two crossing stations and a couple of halts. During the financial year 2022-23, Indian Railways had allotted ₹50 Crores for the above project for early starting of the project. In a land acquisition application submitted to DLAO/Giridih by DyCE/Con/HZME office, ₹78.27 Crores were demanded for Raiyati land of 26 villages and payment for land acquisition is yet awaited for deposition of fund from Government of Jharkhand.[5]
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Parasnath railway station station code PNME is on the Asansol Gaya section of the Grand Chord and serves the town of Isri in Giridih district in the Indian state of Jharkhand The Parasnath Hill or Shikharji located nearby with a height of 1 365 m 4 478 ft is the highest mountain in the state of Jharkhand ParasnathIndian Railways stationParasnath railway station signboardGeneral informationLocationIsri Giridih JharkhandIndiaCoordinates23 59 16 N 86 02 15 E 23 9879 N 86 0375 E 23 9879 86 0375Elevation332 metres 1 089 ft Owned byIndian RailwaysOperated byEast Central RailwayLine s Asansol Gaya section of Howrah Gaya Delhi line and Howrah Allahabad Mumbai linePlatforms5ConstructionStructure typeStandard on ground stationParkingYesBicycle facilitiesNoOther informationStatusFunctioningStation codePNMEDivision s DhanbadHistoryOpened1906Electrified1961 62Previous namesEast Indian RailwayLocationParasnath railway stationLocation in JharkhandvteDhanbad Koderma lineLegendkmto Asansol Gaya sectionof the Grand Chordto Tilaiya under construction 56 Kodermato Hazaribagh amp Barkakanato Giridih amp Madhupur8 Hirodih16 Samatanr21 Jadudih25 ParsabadBarakar River36 Chaube47 Hazaribagh Road57 Chichaki65 Chaudhuribandhto New Giridih proposed 74 ParasnathParasnath Hill 1350 m1476 ydNH 2Grand Trunk Road82 Nimiaghat92 Netaji Subhas ChandraBose Gomohto Barkakana and Hatia101 Matari106 Nichitpurto Katrasgarh Jharia Coalfieldrail network 112 Tetulmari117 Bhuli haltto Jharia Jharia Coalfieldrail network 121 Dhanbadto Asansol Gaya sectionof the Grand ChordkmSources Google maps Indian Railway Time Table Indiarailinfo Hatia Bardhaman Passenger 53062 Gomoh Barkakana Passenger 461ECParasnath railway stationJain temples on Shikharji or Parasnath Hills Contents 1 Etymology 2 History 3 Electrification 4 Shikharji 5 Further extension 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksEtymology editThe word Parasnath comes from the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism Parshva Jains refer to the Parasnath Hill as Shikharji and it is one of the two most prominent Jain pilgrimage centers the other being Shetrunjaya in Gujarat 1 According to Jain belief twenty of the tirthankaras got moksha from Shikharji History edit nbsp Parasnath railway station platformThe Grand Chord was opened in 1906 2 Electrification editThe Gomoh Koderma sector was electrified in 1961 62 3 Shikharji editMain article Shikharji It is a holy place to visit with innumerable temples shrines and meditation halls amid natural scenery and wildlife 1 There are two recognized routes to Parasnath Hill The summit of Parasnath Hill can be reached either from the southern or the northern side 1 The southern approach is from Isri Bazaar or Nimiaghat to the top It is motorable for about 2 km 1 2 mi the rest being a climb of 8 km 5 0 mi 1 The northern approach is a 13 km 8 1 mi route from Madhuban on the Dumri Giridih road Madhuban is about 40 km 25 mi from Giridih and about 10 km 6 2 mi from Parasnath Rail Station Isri Bazaar Dumri all on Grand Trunk Road NH 2 Buses ply along this route from Dumri to Giridih and stop at Madhuban village Hired cars or taxis are available at Isri Bazar just outside the rail station There are several Jain temples at Madhuban There is a metalled trek route of 9 km 5 6 mi to the summit a major part of which is motorable 1 Both the Shwetambaras and Digambaras have established Dharamshalas or Ashrams here to accommodate the pilgrims to this the first most holy place for travelers from all over the world The main hill belongs to the Digambara Further extension editvteMadhupur Giridih Koderma lineLegendkm nbsp nbsp to Asansol nbsp 138 Madhupur nbsp nbsp nbsp to Jasidih nbsp 132 Sugapahari nbsp 130 Sugapahari Halt nbsp 125 Jagadishpur nbsp 121 Krishna Ballabh Sahay Halt nbsp 1110 Maheshmunda nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 11 Giridih nbsp nbsp 16 CPC Siding Giridih nbsp 1040 New Giridih nbsp nbsp Dhanbad New Giridih line planned nbsp nbsp Dhirabar River nbsp nbsp 12 Koimara nbsp nbsp Barakar River nbsp nbsp 25 Fatehpur nbsp nbsp 32 Tundi nbsp nbsp 45 Maharajganj nbsp nbsp Khudia River nbsp nbsp 59 Govindpur nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp to Asansol nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 70 Pradhankhanta nbsp nbsp nbsp to Dhanbad nbsp Usri River nbsp 960 Salaia nbsp nbsp Parasnath New Giridih line planned nbsp nbsp 7 Lakhiatanr nbsp nbsp 14 Kumhartola nbsp nbsp Barakar River nbsp nbsp 24 Madhuban nbsp nbsp 31 Chainpur Halt nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp to Netaji SC Bose Gomoh nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 38 Parasnath nbsp nbsp nbsp to Koderma nbsp 93 Jitpur nbsp 86 Kawar nbsp 79 Jorasankh Halt nbsp 72 Jamua nbsp 62 Duriatanr Halt nbsp 55 Rema nbsp 49 Dhanwar nbsp 41 Rakesh Bagh Halt nbsp 33 Nawadih nbsp 28 Nawal Sahi Halt nbsp 20 Maheshpur Halt nbsp 10 Koderma Town nbsp nbsp nbsp to Tilaiya under constr nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 0 Koderma nbsp Asansol Gaya section nbsp nbsp nbsp Koderma Hazaribagh Barkakana Ranchi linekmThere are plans from the Railway ministry to connect Parasnath with New Giridih via Madhuban for the convenience of the Jain pilgrims visiting Shikharji 4 construction of which was sanctioned and the project included in the Union Budget 2018 19 at a cost of 902 86 Crores on a 50 50 cost sharing basis between the Government of Jharkhand and Indian Railways The foundation stone for construction was laid in 2019 The 49 km long railway line will have two crossing stations and a couple of halts During the financial year 2022 23 Indian Railways had allotted 50 Crores for the above project for early starting of the project In a land acquisition application submitted to DLAO Giridih by DyCE Con HZME office 78 27 Crores were demanded for Raiyati land of 26 villages and payment for land acquisition is yet awaited for deposition of fund from Government of Jharkhand 5 See also editShikharji Parasnath Isri Giridih railway station New Giridih railway station Giridih districtReferences edit a b c d e Parashnath Hindu Books Archived from the original on 19 October 2014 Retrieved 10 November 2012 IR History Part III 1900 1947 IRFCA Retrieved 23 April 2013 History of Electrification IRFCA Retrieved 20 April 2013 Giridih lauds Didi s budget Madhuban link a blessing The Telegraph Calcutta 5 July 2009 Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 Retrieved 31 March 2012 Jharkhand govt s fund denial halts rail movement to Jains Mecca Medina Retrieved 8 September 2023 External links editExternal videos nbsp Poorva Express passes Parasnath Hill nbsp Bhubaneswar Rajdhani passes through Parasnath railway stationTrains passing through Parasnath Station nbsp Parasnath Hills travel guide from WikivoyagePreceding station nbsp Indian Railways Following stationNimiaghattowards East Central Railway zoneAsansol Gaya section Choudhurybandhtowards Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Parasnath railway station amp oldid 1186360571, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
