Parshvanath Mahotsav popularly Known as International Nonviolence Festival organised by Parshva/nath International University Trust, Giridih( CharitableTrust) every Year at Madhuban,Parsanath Mahavir Jayanti, Shyam Mahotsav, Sarhool, and Christmas are among the long list of festivals celebrated in Giridih. After Chhath puja, a local village fair is held at Pachamba known as Gaushala (cow shed) fair. Education Notable colleges include: Khandoli Institute of Technology affiliated to AICTE Giridih College affiliated to the Vinoba Bhave University Langta Baba College affiliated to the Vinoba Bhave University Sri Ram Krishna Mahila College affiliated to Vinoba Bhave University. Vananchal College affiliated to Vinoba Bhave University. Notable schools include: Carmel Convent School, Giridih Delhi Public School, Giridih Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Gandey, Giridih Birla School, Giridih BNS DAV Public School, Giridih Candy Floss S Goenka School, Giridih DAV Public School, CCL, Beniadih, Giridih Dineshwar Verma Intermediate College Remba Giridih Holy Cross, Giridih Honey Holy Trinity School, Giridih Kiran Public School, Giridih Naman International School Remba Rani Laxmi Bai Middle school, Giridih Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Barganda, Giridih Shri Guru Nanak Vidhyalaya, Giridih Sigmon Mission School, Giridih Sir JC Bose Girls High school, Giridih St. Joseph School, Giridih Subhash Public School, Koldiha, Giridih Holy place Shri sammed shikarji Giridih has Jain religious spot,Shri sammed shikarji: Shri Sammed Shikharji (), also known as the Parasnath Hills, with the highest mountain peak in Jharkhand, 4480 feet above sea level, is a major Jain pilgrimage destination and one of the most sacred places for Jains in the world. According to Jain belief, twenty of the twenty-four Tirthankaras (teachers of the Jains), (including Parshanath) attained Moksha (Nirvana) from this place. tourism Rajdah Dham, Sabalpur, उत्तरवाहिनी गंगा (प्रकृति की अनुपम भेंट ) also known as Rajdaha, is a temple of Lord Shiva. It is situated approximately 60 km Giridih and 5 km from Suriya. (Near Nimatand Sabalpur). It is situated on the bank of the Barakar River. Langta Baba Samadhi Sthal This is located in Kharagdiha, about 30 km North West of the town on road towards Jamua. Langta Baba is revered both by the Hindus and the Muslims alike. People offer chadar to his samadhi as a ritual, and it is believed the wish made here by a true devotee always get fulfilled. Usri Falls 13 km from town, on the Tundi road, it is a picnic spot. The Usri river falls a 40 feet steep gorge in three separate streams. The place