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Parasnath Temple area to be developed into tourist centre

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Press Trust of India Ranchi
Last Updated : Feb 24 2014 | 5:07 PM IST
The area where world famous Parasnath Temple is situated in Giridih district will be developed into an attractive tourist destination, Jharkhand government said today.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rajendra Prasad Singh assured the House that the government would develop the pilgrim centre after Speaker Shashank Sekhar Bhokta directed the government for the same.
The speaker's direction came following a question by members on construction of ropeways in some tourist spots.
The 4,431 ft high Parasnath hill is the highest peak south of the Himalayas. The oldest of the Jain temples is located atop it. Parasnath is the 'Marang Buru' or hill deity of the Santhals of Hazaribagh, Manbhum, Bankura and Santhal Parganas.

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First Published: Feb 24 2014 | 5:07 PM IST

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