Statue of Ahimsa
| Statue of Ahimsa | |
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| वृषभदेव मूर्ती | |
The tallest Jain statue in the world
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 Statue of Ahimsa
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| Location | Tahrabad |
| Geographic coordinates | 20°00′N 73°47′E / 20.00°N 73.78°ECoordinates: 20°00′N 73°47′E / 20.00°N 73.78°E |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Deity | Rishabhanatha |
| Festival | Mahamastakabhisheka |
| District | Nashik |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Website | www |
| Creator | Gyanmati Mataji |
| Elevation | 1,324 m (4,344 ft) |
The Statue of Ahimsa is located at Mangi-Tungi, near Nashik in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the tallest Jain statue in the World. The statue depicts the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha. The statue is "108 feet tall(121 feet including pedestal)". The statue has been carved out of the Mangi-Tungi hills, which are considered to be sacred by the Jains. This statue holds the Guinness world record for the tallest Jain Idol. The certificate was awarded to Ganini Gyanmati Mataji, Chandnamati Mataji and Swami Ravindrakirtiji on 6 March 2016.
The statue has been built under the guidance of Jain monk Aryika Shri Gyanmati Mataji, and under the guidance of Aryika Sri Chandanamati Mataji. The chairman of the project is Swami Raveendra Kirtiji. The construction of the statue started in 2002 under guidance of Chief Secretary Dr. Pannalalji Papdiwal and was completed on 24 January 2016, ( Tithi-Magh Krishna Ekam )Other devotees include Chief engineer Shri C.R. Patil, Sculptor Shri Moolchand Ramchand Nahata Firm ( Proprietor- Ashish Nahata ) , working President - Anil Kumar Jain, Pramod Jain kasliwal, Bhoshan kasliwal, Naresh Jain Bansal and Secretary Sanjay Papdiwal and many others.
The inspiration of the idol was given by Gyanmati Mataji in 1996.Shilapujan was done in 2002. More than 10,000 truck load of rock material was carved out for the purpose.
The Mangi Tungi hills are one of the four siddha kshetras for the Jain community in Maharashtra, the others being Gajpantha, Kunthalgiri and Muktagiri. The hills are an important pilgrimage for the Jain community, especially the local population of Marathi Jains and Kannadiga Jains. There are several Jain temples at the pinnacles and at the base of the hills. It is believed that 99 crore Jain Munis have attained salvation from the hills.
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