‘Shiv Ji Baithe Hain Kya?’: Viral Video Shows Woman Arguing With Devotees Chanting ‘Har Har Mahadev’ at Jain Site on Parasnath Hills
A viral video from Parasnath Hills in Jharkhand has sparked a debate over religious respect after a woman was seen questioning a group of trekkers who were chanting 'Har Har Mahadev' at the sacred Jain pilgrimage site.
A viral video from Parasnath Hills in Jharkhand has sparked a debate over religious respect after a woman was seen questioning a group of trekkers who were chanting 'Har Har Mahadev' at the sacred Jain pilgrimage site.
In the viral clip, a group can be heard raising the 'Har Har Mahadev' chant while trekking through the hills. The woman then stops them and asks, 'Shivji baithe hain kya yahan?' The exchange has since gone viral on social media with users debating whether religious slogans should be raised at sites associated with another faith.
Why Parasnath Hills Is Significant
Parasnath Hills, home to Sammed Shikharji, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Jainism. According to Jain belief, 20 of the 24 Tirthankaras attained liberation at different spots in the region. Odisha: ASHA Worker Carries 60-Year-Old Woman on Her Back Through Floodwaters to Safety (Video).
The pilgrimage route covers several sacred locations across the hills and involves a trek of roughly 27 kilometres. For devotees, the area is therefore regarded primarily as a place of worship and pilgrimage rather than simply a tourist or trekking destination.
Viral Video Shows Woman Arguing With Devotees Chanting 'Har Har Mahadev' at Jain Site on Parasnath Hills
The crowd was chanting “Har Har Mahadev” while trekking at Parasnath Hills when a Jain woman stopped them saying “Shivji baithe hain kya yahan?” pic.twitter.com/XTNuyXlkZT
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The viral video has also brought renewed attention to earlier debates surrounding tourism and the religious character of Sammed Shikharji. Jain communities had previously raised concerns over measures promoting tourism and eco-tourism in the area, arguing that such initiatives could affect the sanctity and identity of the pilgrimage site. ‘Shri Modi Chalisa’ Recited at Press Club of India by Transgender Community (Video).
Internet Reacts To Viral Video
The video has triggered mixed reactions online. Some users supported the woman's objection and argued that visitors should respect the religious character of sacred sites.
One user wrote that if a place is associated with Jain Tirthankaras, visitors should respect the site's religious significance rather than raise slogans associated with another faith.
Another commenter said the woman 'deserves applause' but felt that she could have expressed her objection differently.
Several users also questioned why religious slogans needed to be raised while visiting a sacred site associated with another religion. Others called for mutual respect at places of worship and argued that visitors should remain mindful of the beliefs associated with the site.
The identities and religious affiliations of the people seen in the viral video could not be independently established from the clip. The context and exact circumstances surrounding the exchange also remain unclear.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 21, 2026 02:33 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
