Tribal step up demand to 'free' Parasnath hills from Jains

Tribal bodies stepped up their demand to “free” the Parasnath hills in Jharkhand's Giridih district from the “clutches” of the Jain community and said thousands will......

Shikharji protest: Another Jain monk on fast dies

A Jain monk who was on a fast against the Jharkhand government's decision to declare Shri Sammed Shikharji as a tourist place died in Jaipur, a community leader said on Friday. IMAGE: Members of......

Govt stops tourism activities at holy Jain site after protests

The Centre on Thursday stayed all tourism activities at the Parasnath Hill where the Jain religious site 'Sammed Shikharji' is located and directed the Jharkhand government to immediately take all......

Why Are Jains Protesting?

Jains fear Sammed Shikharji will be defiled by the influx of tourists. IMAGE: Jains protest at India Gate in New Delhi, January 1, 2023, to maintain the sanctity of the Sammed Shikharji pilgrimage......