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Added
2023-01-05
Description
Following nationwide protests by Jain communities over a Jharkhand state government decision to turn Shikharji pilgrimage site, the holiest for the Jain, into a tourism site, which would have allowed the consumption of alcohol and non-vegetarian food, the Jharkhand government has tried to reassured the community that it will maintain the sanctity of the site and review the decision.
Specific details
Location
India
Parasnath hills, Jharkhand
Parasnath hills, Jharkhand