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Jharkhand Spirit : Madhuban, the renowned Jain pilgrimage site, is set to host the Panchanhika Festival at Sarak Bhavan from December 12. The five-day celebration will primarily mark the birth anniversary (Janma Kalyanak) of Bhagwan Parshvanath. Preparations for the festival have been finalized, and devotees from various regions are expected to participate. The event will commence on December 12 with Bhagwat Darshan and a collective recitation of the Bhaktamar Stotra. Throughout the festival, which will continue until December 16, daily rituals such as Bhagwat Darshan , evening prayers, and aarti will be performed. According to Kajal Sarak, an office bearer of Sarak Bhavan, the festival is being organized to celebrate the auspicious birth of Bhagwan Parshvanath. A special puja will be held on Paush Dashami. During this period, many devotees will observe ekasna —a traditional practice in which participants consume food only once a day, in a single sitting, for three consecutive days....

Jharkhand Spirit, Deepak Mishra : The four-day-long Chhath Mahaparv commenced with great devotion and enthusiasm in Madhuban, Shikharji , on October 25, 2025 , with the traditional ritual of Nahay-Khay (also known as Kaddu-Bhat ). Devotees began the auspicious festival by taking a holy bath and preparing the special meal of kaddu-bhat , marking the beginning of the sacred observance dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya . As the festival progresses, devotees will observe Kharna on the second day, followed by the evening Arghya to the setting sun on the third day, and conclude the celebration with the morning Arghya to the rising sun on the fourth day. In Madhuban, elaborate arrangements have been made at the Chhath Ghat to ensure a safe and serene atmosphere for worshippers. The Chhath Puja Committee has also organized cleanliness drives, beautification work, and decorative gateways along the routes leading to the ghat. The entire town of Madhuban, Shikharj...

Jharkhand Spirit, Deepak Mishra : Madhuban, a well-known pilgrimage site for followers of Jainism, is witnessing preparations for the upcoming Chhath festival in full swing. The cleaning and beautification work at the Chhath Ghat is being carried out on a war footing to ensure a smooth celebration. According to the Chhath Puja Committee , a detailed strategy has been prepared for the cleaning and decoration of the ghat, and work is progressing as per the plan. The river is being cleaned using JCB machines , while workers are engaged in cleaning not only the ghat area but also the approach roads leading to it. Every year, in addition to the Chhath Ghat, the main road from Madhuban to the ghat is thoroughly cleaned to ensure that devotees offering arghya (holy offerings to the Sun God) face no inconvenience during the festival. In line with the festive spirit, decorative gateways (toran dwar) will also be installed at several points along the route, adding to the beauty and vibr...

Jharkhand Spirit,Giridih : In a heart-wrenching incident, the body of a two-and-a-half-year-old boy, identified as Ankush Thakur, son of Deepak Thakur, was recovered 16 hours after he was swept away by strong drain currents in Giridih town. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening in Mangrodih under Muffasil police station area. According to eyewitnesses, Ankush had accompanied his parents to the local market. Around 7 p.m., as heavy rains lashed the area, he slipped from his mother’s hands while trying to take shelter from the downpour. The child fell into an open drain and was carried away by the strong water flow. After an extensive search operation, the child’s body was finally recovered on Sunday morning near Babantoli Mod. The recovery sparked grief and anger among locals. Agitated residents blocked the Bada Chowk on Sunday morning, demanding accountability and immediate preventive measures from the authorities. The district administration swung into action soon after...

Jharkhand Spirit, Giridih : A heartbreaking incident took place on Thursday afternoon in the Sariya police station area of Giridih district. Two Class 8 students of Upgraded High School, Chiruwa Kapilo , ended their lives by jumping into a well. The deceased girls have been identified as 13-year-old Zahida Khatoon , daughter of Tufail Ahmed, and 14-year-old Gulabsha Parveen , daughter of Mukhtar Ansari — both residents of Chiruwa village. According to school staff, both girls did not attend the morning prayer assembly. They left their school bags and went outside. About half an hour later, when they returned, teacher Jageshwar Prasad asked them where they had gone, but they did not reply. The teacher then sent three students, including Zahida and Gulabsha, to bring their parents to the school. After some time, one of the three girls, Sana Parveen, came back with her parent. When asked about the other two, she said they had discussed that if they brought their parents, they woul...

Press conference  Jharkhand Spirit,   Giridih : Police have busted an illegal liquor manufacturing unit operating from a newly constructed building in Domaydih under Dhanwar Police Station area. Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by the SDM launched a raid after Giridih Police received secret information about the illicit operation. During a press conference, police officials confirmed that a large quantity of raw materials, packaging items, and liquor bottles of various brands were seized from the site. The estimated value of the seized items is around ₹4 lakh. According to police, the factory was owned by Sikandar Saw , a resident of Hirodih , who has a prior criminal record. He was arrested along with three other accused. Seized Items Include 95 bottles of Royal Stag (375 ml) 61 bottles of Sterling Reserve B7 (375 ml) 16 bottles of Royal Challenge (375 ml) 97 bottles of Royal Gold Cup (750 ml) 225 bottles of McDowell's (375 ml) 100 litres of...

Jharkhand Spirit, Giridih : In a shocking incident from Belakhutta village under Gawan police station area of Giridih district, the body of 25-year-old Nisha Devi was recovered from a village well on Wednesday morning. Nisha was the wife of Pappu Yadav . The discovery of the body created chaos in the area, drawing a crowd of villagers. Police reached the spot, retrieved the body, and took it to Gawan police station. Preparations are underway to send the body for post-mortem in Giridih. According to preliminary information, Nisha had a minor quarrel with her mother-in-law Ashtama Devi over cooking food. Soon after, she allegedly jumped into the well and ended her life. However, Nisha’s family has accused her in-laws of murder over dowry demands . They claimed that during her wedding in 2023, they had given ₹3 lakh in cash, an TVS Apache bike, gold jewelry, and other household items. Despite this, from 2024 onwards, her husband and mother-in-law allegedly began harassing her for a ...

View of Madhuban Shikharjee Jharkhand Spirit, Deepak Mishra :  Even as half of September has passed, Madhuban Shikharjee continues to be drenched by incessant rainfall. The continuous downpour is not only troubling the thousands of pilgrims who come here with faith and devotion but also affecting the daily lives and livelihoods of local residents. Madhuban, located at the foothills of Parasnath Hill in Jharkhand, holds immense spiritual significance for followers of Jain Dharma. It is believed to be the place where 20 out of 24 revered Tirthankaras attained salvation (moksha). Because of this, the town attracts thousands of Jain devotees from across the country and abroad every year, especially for the sacred hill yatra and other religious rituals. However, this year has been exceptionally challenging. Locals say that the rains have been relentless since 16 May, and even now, in mid-September, there is no sign of respite. The unceasing showers have made it difficult for pilgri...

  Symbolic photo  Jharkahnd Spirit, Deepak Mishra :  As per the orders of the Hon’ble High Court of Jharkhand and JHALSA Ranchi , necessary instructions have been issued regarding the use of mediation in various pre-litigation and pending cases. This initiative highlights the numerous benefits of settling disputes through mediation—a path that promotes harmony, reduces stress, and saves precious time and resources. What is Mediation and What is Its Aim? Mediation is a voluntary, party-centric negotiation process in which a neutral third party, called a mediator, facilitates discussions between disputing parties. Using specialized dialogue and negotiation techniques, the mediator helps them arrive at a mutually acceptable solution. ·          The parties themselves decide whether they want to settle or not—and if they do, they choose the terms. ·          The mediator does not i...

 Jharkhand Spirit, Giridih : A pilgrim lost his life due to a heart attack on Sunday at the renowned Jain pilgrimage site, Parasnath Hills . The incident occurred while the devotee was trekking the hill and suddenly collapsed near Kalikund . The deceased has been identified as 55-year-old Padmachand Modi , a resident of Panagar in Madhya Pradesh. He had begun his pilgrimage around 2 AM. He reportedly collapsed near Kalikund during the ascent. Family members immediately rushed him to the Sevayatan Health Center in Madhuban , from where he was referred to Giridih. Unfortunately, doctors at Giridih declared him dead on arrival. The tragic incident has left the family in deep grief. The mortal remains were taken from Giridih to his ancestral home in Madhya Pradesh. Reports suggest that Padmachand Modi was part of a group of devotees from Jabalpur who had arrived at Shikharji and were staying at Labenchu Bhavan . Notably, this marks the second such incident in as many days. On...

  Jharkhand Spirit, Giridih :  A tragic incident occurred at Parasnath Hill when a 65-year-old pilgrim from Madhya Pradesh lost his life in a bike accident while on his way to the hilltop to offer prayers. The accident took place when the bike slipped on the stone steps, causing the elderly man to fall and sustain serious injuries. The deceased, identified as Munna Jain , a resident of Silwani in Madhya Pradesh , had come with his family as part of a group of 27 pilgrims to visit the sacred Jain pilgrimage site. Reports indicate that Jain was being transported by a local biker from the base of the hill to the summit when the bike lost control and skidded on the steps. Jain fell off the vehicle, lost consciousness, and began bleeding from his nose. Instead of seeking help, the bike rider allegedly fled the scene , abandoning both the injured pilgrim and the vehicle. Fellow pilgrims rushed Jain to Pirtand Health Centre , but doctors there declared him dead on arrival . I...

  Jharkhand Spirit, Giridih :  Every person has ego in his mind and he remains busy in proving himself and his religion to be superior. But we need to follow the path of our Indian tradition in which consciousness is accepted not only in water, air and fire but also in metal, hence no one has the right to kick even metal. Human beings must be respected as human beings, only then will the message of Friendship Festival be meaningful. The above things were said by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. He was speaking as the chief guest at the World Friendship Festival organized at Gunayatan in Madhuban.The Vishwa Maitri Festival organised by the Mahaveerayatan Foundation was held at Gunayatan in Madhuban on Friday. In Jainism , after Daslakshana Mahaparva , Kshamavani is organized in which forgiveness is sought from every living being for the mistakes committed knowingly or unknowingly. Keeping Kshamavani in mind, Vishwa Maitri Mahotsav was o...

  Jharkhand Spirit, Giridih : Madhuban, also known as Shikharjee, a famous holy place of Jain Dharm, is set to witness Vishwa maitri Mahotsav on 12 September. The preparation for this grand programme is in the final stage. Arif Mohammad Khan, governor of Bihar, and Sanjay Seth, union minister of state for defense will participate in Mahotsav. Gunayatan, the Sanstha where the program is to be held, is all decked up and ready, and the district administration has also come into active mode. Toran Dwars have been installed at many places, the entire Madhuban market is filled with banners and posters. On Wednesday, administrative officials inspected the programme area in view of the arrival of the Governor and the central minister. Dumri -Saria S.D.M Santosh Kumar, SDPO Sumit Prasad, BDO Pirtand Manoj Marandi, CO Pirtand Hrishikesh Marandi and others were present during the inspection.   

  Approach path of Parasnath Railway station Jharkhand Spirit, Giridih : Parasnath Railway station is one of the famous and big railway stations of Jharkhand because it is the nearest Railway Station to Parasnath Hill, the famous holy place of Jains. This station is named after the name of Parasnath Hill. It is believed that 20 tirthankars out of 24 of Jain Dharma have attained salvation here and the 23rd tirthankar, Lord Parshwanath has attained salvation here. The name parasnath is taken from Parshwanth. It was the introduction of the pilgrimage and its nearest railway station Parasnath. Now, come to the point and the point is — besides its sacred image and importance, the current condition of the station's approach is very deteriorated. There are so many potholes and mud in the road that this about 2km road has become a hell of the earth. It takes more than half an hour to cross the road. Therefore, local people as well as Jain pilgrims from the various parts of the country are...

  Jharkhand Spirit : Dhanwar block and surrounding areas have been distracted by the continuous road accidents for the last few days. Within a week, three major accidents took away the happiness of three families and injured many people. Late Saturday evening, a three-wheeler carrying devotees collided with a sand-laden tractor near the Pindarsot Tola Ranadih bus stop on the Renba-Jharkhand Dham Road in the Hirodih police station area. There were 14 people in the vehicle. There were 14 people in the vehicle. 13 people were injured in the accident and one devotee died during treatment at Jamua Referral Hospital. Another tragic accident happened late Friday night near Sarkawatand in Ghorthambha OP area. Shahid Afridi, 21 years, resident of Bela village was taking his sister Chandni Parveen, 16 years, to his native village on a bike. Just then a truck loaded with gravel coming from behind at a high speed hit his bike.

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