India: Jain protests against conversion of holy site into tourism spot cause government rethink

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.

Location

India
Parasnath hills, Jharkhand