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'''Mangi-Tungi''' is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between, located near Tahrabad about 125 km from [[Nashik]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. Mangi, {{Convert|4343|ft|m|abbr=on}} high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, {{Convert|4366|ft|m|abbr=on}} high, the eastern.<ref>{{citation |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/70-crore-plan-for-idol-installation-at-Mangi-Tungi/articleshow/50037188.cms |title=70-crore plan for idol installation at Mangi-Tungi |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 December 2015 |last=Botekar |first=Abhilash |agency=TNN |location=[[Nashik]] }}</ref> Mangi-Tungi is | '''Mangi-Tungi''' is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between, located near Tahrabad about 125 km from [[Nashik]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. Mangi, {{Convert|4343|ft|m|abbr=on}} high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, {{Convert|4366|ft|m|abbr=on}} high, the eastern.<ref>{{citation |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/70-crore-plan-for-idol-installation-at-Mangi-Tungi/articleshow/50037188.cms |title=70-crore plan for idol installation at Mangi-Tungi |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 December 2015 |last=Botekar |first=Abhilash |agency=TNN |location=[[Nashik]] }}</ref> Mangi-Tungi is {{convert|30|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the city of [[Satana, India|Satana]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Mangi-Tungi is also an ideal spot for hiking. | Mangi-Tungi is also an ideal spot for hiking. | ||
==108 ft Jain Idol of Rishabhdev Bhagwan== | ==108 feet Rishabhdev Statue ft Jain Idol of Rishabhdev Bhagwan== | ||
{{main|Statue of Ahimsa}} | {{main|Statue of Ahimsa}} | ||
Lord [[Rishabhanatha]] is believed to be the first Tirthankara in [[Jainism]]. In February 2016, one world's tallest [[Jain]] statue with height 108 feet(113 feet including pedestal) was inaugurated. The consecration was attended by Chief Minister [[Devendra Fadnavis]] and many visionaries of Indian Government. Named as The Statue of Ahimsa, the idol is an exceptional piece of architecture and has become a pilgrim for Jains all across the world. | Lord [[Rishabhanatha]] is believed to be the first Tirthankara in [[Jainism]]. In February 2016, one world's tallest [[Jain]] statue with height 108 feet(113 feet including pedestal) was inaugurated. The consecration was attended by Chief Minister [[Devendra Fadnavis]] and many visionaries of Indian Government. Named as The Statue of Ahimsa, the idol is an exceptional piece of architecture and has become a pilgrim for Jains all across the world. | ||
The foundation stone for this project was laid in 1996 under the inspiration of [[Gyanmati Mataji]], a Jain | The foundation stone for this project was laid in 1996 under the inspiration of [[Gyanmati Mataji]], a Jain nun. The motivation was given by Chandanamati Mataji. It was under their guidance that President Ravindrakirti Swamiji and Chief Secretary Dr. Pannalalji Papdiwal worked for 20 years to create this religious marvel.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-world-s-tallest-idol-of-jain-teerthankar-lord-rishabhdeva-to-be-sanctified-2176519|title=World's tallest idol of Jain teerthankar Lord Rishabhdeva to be sanctified |work=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA]] |date=11 February 2016 |last=Balajiwale |first=Vishal |location=[[Nashik]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mangitungi.org/MangiTungiHistory.aspx|title=Mangi Tungi.org}}</ref> | ||
==Jain Caves== | ==Jain Caves== | ||
In two main caves of Adinath and Shantinath Caves, an inscription of 1343(V.S. 1400) is found in Adinath Cave. There are several other caves named after deities and sages such as Seetalnath, Mahaveer, Adinath, Shantinath, Parshwanath and Ratnatrya. who were liberated there. At the foot of the hills there are three temples housing more than 75 idols. A Colossus of Bhagwan Munisuvrat Nath is there in Padmasana posture is present here.<ref>http://jain.org.in/tirth-Mangi%20Tungi,Maharashtra.html</ref> | In two main caves of Adinath and Shantinath Caves, an inscription of 1343(V.S. 1400) is found in Adinath Cave. There are several other caves named after deities and sages such as Seetalnath, Mahaveer, Adinath, Shantinath, Parshwanath and Ratnatrya. who were liberated there. At the foot of the hills there are three temples housing more than 75 idols. A Colossus of Bhagwan Munisuvrat Nath is there in Padmasana posture is present here.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jain.org.in/tirth-Mangi%20Tungi,Maharashtra.html |title = Jain-Tirth-Mangi Tungi, Maharashtra}}</ref> | ||
On Tungi hill has two caves named on Bhagwan Chandraprabhu, the 8th Teerthankar and other is Ram Chandra Cave.<ref>http://www.digambarjainonline.com/pilgri/mangitungi.htm</ref> 3.3 feet high idol of Bhagwan Chandraprabhu is carved in Chandraprabhu cave.<ref>http://mangitungi.org/CavesNTemples.aspx</ref> | On Tungi hill has two caves named on Bhagwan Chandraprabhu, the 8th Teerthankar and other is Ram Chandra Cave.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digambarjainonline.com/pilgri/mangitungi.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227152328/http://www.digambarjainonline.com/pilgri/mangitungi.htm |archive-date=27 December 2008 |title=Shri Mangi Tungiji Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra}}</ref> 3.3 feet high idol of Bhagwan Chandraprabhu is carved in Chandraprabhu cave.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mangitungi.org/CavesNTemples.aspx |title = MangiTungi.org}}</ref> | ||
Mangi hill has ten caves. Mahavir cave has the Tirthankar Mahavir idol of white granite in padmasan posture. Cave #6 has the main idol of Parasvnath, beside his, are the images of Adinath. A 31 feet high statue of Bhagwan Bahubali has been erected recently.<ref>http://mangitungi.org/Home.aspx</ref> | Mangi hill has ten caves. Mahavir cave has the Tirthankar Mahavir idol of white granite in padmasan posture. Cave #6 has the main idol of Parasvnath, beside his, are the images of Adinath. A 31 feet high statue of Bhagwan Bahubali has been erected recently.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mangitungi.org/Home.aspx |title = MangiTungi.org}}</ref> | ||
==Jain Temples== | ==Jain Temples== | ||
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===Mangi giri hill=== | ===Mangi giri hill=== | ||
There are seven old temples on Mangi hill :<ref>http://mangitungi.org/CavesNTemples.aspx</ref> | There are seven old temples on Mangi hill:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mangitungi.org/CavesNTemples.aspx |title = MangiTungi.org}}</ref> | ||
(i) '''Mahavir Digambar Jain Cave Temple :''' Main temple on Mangi hill is dedicated to Lord Mahavir. Moolnayak is 3.3 feet idol of Mahavira in padmasan posture. There are four other idols on the left side. Four idols of tirthankaras are carved on the wall. | (i) '''Mahavir Digambar Jain Cave Temple :''' Main temple on Mangi hill is dedicated to Lord Mahavir. Moolnayak is 3.3 feet idol of Mahavira in padmasan posture. There are four other idols on the left side. Four idols of tirthankaras are carved on the wall. | ||
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===Tungi giri hill=== | ===Tungi giri hill=== | ||
There are four old temples on Mangi hill :<ref>http://mangitungi.org/CavesNTemples.aspx</ref> | There are four old temples on Mangi hill :<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mangitungi.org/CavesNTemples.aspx |title = MangiTungi.org}}</ref> | ||
(i) '''Lord Chandraprabh Cave :''' Main idols is Lord Chandraprabh in padmasan posture which is 3.3 feet in height. There are another 15 idols out of which, seven idols are 2.1 feet in height and 8 idols are 1.3 feet in height. Two sculptures are carved on the wall in Kayotsarga posture that are 10 inches in height. All the temples belong to the period of 7th - 8th century. | (i) '''Lord Chandraprabh Cave :''' Main idols is Lord Chandraprabh in padmasan posture which is 3.3 feet in height. There are another 15 idols out of which, seven idols are 2.1 feet in height and 8 idols are 1.3 feet in height. Two sculptures are carved on the wall in Kayotsarga posture that are 10 inches in height. All the temples belong to the period of 7th - 8th century. | ||
===At foothill=== | ===At foothill=== | ||
There are four temples on the foot of the hill :<ref>http://mangitungi.org/CavesNTemples.aspx</ref> | There are four temples on the foot of the hill :<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mangitungi.org/CavesNTemples.aspx |title = MangiTungi.org}}</ref> | ||
[[File:Tungi Peak Sunrise.jpg|alt=Sunrise|thumb|Sunrise above Tungi Peak]] | [[File:Tungi Peak Sunrise.jpg|alt=Sunrise|thumb|Sunrise above Tungi Peak]] | ||
(i) '''Lord Parshvanath Jain Temple :''' Main idol of this temple is a 3.8 feet idol Lord Parshvanath in padmasan posture, installed in 1858(V.S. 1915). There is samavsharan temple and in this temple 12 idols are made in stone and 33 idols are made in metal.<ref>http://mangitungi.org/Home.aspx</ref> | (i) '''Lord Parshvanath Jain Temple :''' Main idol of this temple is a 3.8 feet idol Lord Parshvanath in padmasan posture, installed in 1858(V.S. 1915). There is samavsharan temple and in this temple 12 idols are made in stone and 33 idols are made in metal.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mangitungi.org/Home.aspx |title = MangiTungi.org}}</ref> | ||
(ii) '''Lord Adinath Temple :''' Main idol of this temple is a 2.5 feet idol of Lord Adinath in padmasan posture. On left side of the idol is a 2.1 feet tall idols of Lord Vimalnath and on right side is an idol of Chandraprabhu in padmsan posture. | (ii) '''Lord Adinath Temple :''' Main idol of this temple is a 2.5 feet idol of Lord Adinath in padmasan posture. On left side of the idol is a 2.1 feet tall idols of Lord Vimalnath and on right side is an idol of Chandraprabhu in padmsan posture. | ||
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==Religious organizations== | ==Religious organizations== | ||
{{main|Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha}} | {{main|Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha}} | ||
The [[Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha]] is a religious and social service organization of the [[Jainism|Jain]]s of South India. The organization is headquartered at [[ | The [[Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha]] is a religious and social service organization of the [[Jainism|Jain]]s of South India. The organization is headquartered at [[Sangli]], Maharashtra, India.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OmBjoAFMfjoC&q=dakshina+bharat+jain+sabha&pg=PA368 |title=People of India: Maharashtra - Kumar Suresh Singh - Google Books |isbn=9788179911006 |access-date=2013-01-30|last1=Bhanu |first1=B. V. |year=2004 }}</ref> The association is credited with being one of the first Jain associations to start reform movements among the Jains in modern India.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LW8czr_HzzwC&q=South+Indian+Jain+Association&pg=PA235 |title=The Assembly of Listeners: Jains in Society - Google Books |date= 4 April 1991|isbn=9780521365055 |access-date=2013-01-30|last1=Carrithers |first1=Michael |last2=Humphrey |first2=Caroline }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JdNNz1jcN9cC&q=South+Indian+Jain+Association&pg=PA72 |title=A World Religions Reader - Google Books |date= 26 May 2009|isbn=9781405171090 |access-date=2013-01-30|last1=Markham |first1=Ian S. |last2=Sapp |first2=Christy Lohr }}</ref> The organization mainly seeks to represent the interests of the native Jains of Maharashtra ([[Marathi Jains]]), Karnataka ([[Kannada Jains]]) and Goa. | ||
Bhagwan Shri Rishabdev 108 feet Vishalkay Digamber Jain Murti Nirman committee is the main organization responsible for construction of 108 feet tall statue of Lord Rishabhdev at Mangi Tungi. The trust is now constructing Nav Grahe Mandir at the foothills of Mangi Tungi. Its Panchkalyanak is going on from 1 to 6 February 2017. | Bhagwan Shri Rishabdev 108 feet Vishalkay Digamber Jain Murti Nirman committee is the main organization responsible for construction of 108 feet tall statue of Lord Rishabhdev at Mangi Tungi. The trust is now constructing Nav Grahe Mandir at the foothills of Mangi Tungi. Its Panchkalyanak is going on from 1 to 6 February 2017. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||