Mangi-Tungi
| Mangi-Tungi tirtha | |
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 Mangi Tungi Tirtha | |
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| Location | Tahrabad |
| Geographic coordinates | 20°35′N 74°13′E / 20.58°N 74.22°ECoordinates: 20°35′N 74°13′E / 20.58°N 74.22°E |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Festival | Mahavir Jayanti |
| District | Nashik |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Specifications | |
| Elevation | 1,331 m (4,367 ft) |
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Mangi-Tungi is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between, located near Tahrabad about 125 km from Nasik, Maharashtra, India. Mangi, 4,343 ft (1,324 m) high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, 4,366 ft (1,331 m) high, the eastern.[1]
Overview
There are numerous temples and is considered sacred in Jainism. It enshrines images of Tirthankaras in several postures including Padmasana and kayotsarga. Sometimes, it is described as Siddha Kshetra, meaning a gateway to the state of enlightenment.
Around 3,500 (7,000 Up & Down) steps lead to the foot of the peak, which is enriched with several monuments of historical and religious prominence. Besides, there are numerous caves named after great Tirthankaras such as Mahavira, Rishabhanatha, Shantinatha and Parshvanatha. A grand fair is held here annually during Kartik (September–October) where people visit in large numbers to witness festival.
There are many inscriptions on idols, most of them are not clear due to deterioration with time. Many idol installed in V.S. 651 are here. Many inscriptions on rocks of the Adinatha and Shantinatha caves here are in Sanskrit Language.
In February 2016, The Statue of Ahimsa, an 108 ft idol carved in monolithic stone was consecrated here. It is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest Jain idol in the world.[2]
Mangi Giri
There are seven old temples on this hill and many images of 'charanas' (feets) of saints are installed here. There is pond named Krishna Kund, which is said to be a witness of the last days of Lord Krishna. According to texts, elder brother of lord Krishna, Balram also practiced salvation and achieved fifth heaven. Here is a Cave named Balbhadra Cave where idols of Balram and many others are installed.
Tungi Giri
There are five temples on it. There are two caves named on Bhagwan Chandraprabhu, the 8th Tirthankara, and other is Ram Chandra Cave. Ancient idols of Hanuman, Gava, Gavaksha, Neel etc. are here. In one cave there is an idol of Ram’s chief of army Kritantvakra in the stage of ascetic saint. On the path between Mangi & Tungi Hills, there are two Caves of Shuddha & Buddha Munies (ascetic saints). a Colossus of Bhagwan Munisuvrat Nath is here in Padmasana posture. Lord Bahubali and other’s idols are also here.
Beliefs of Jainism
Ram and Hanuman attained Moksh from Mount Mangitungi and are enjoying perfect bliss of the Siddha. It is learnt from the Nirvanakand that Ram, Hanuman, Sugriva, Sudeel, Gavya, Gavaakhyha, Nila, Mahaneel and ninety-nine crore monks attained Moksha from Mangitungi, which is a place of worship for Jain followers.[3]
Many idols on both the hills are carved on the rocks. Beautiful and attractive stone carvings of Yaksha and Yakshini (attendants of the Tirthankaras) and Indra can be seen here.
Mangi-Tungi is also an ideal spot for hiking.
108 ft Jain Idol of Rishabhdev Bhagwan
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 done by CM 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 monk. 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.[4][5]
Religious organizations
The Dakshin Bharat Jain Sabha is a religious and social service organization of the Jains of South India. The organization is headquartered at Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.[6] The association is credited with being one of the first Jain associations to start reform movements among the Jains in modern India.[7][8] The organization mainly seeks to represent the interests of the native Jains of Maharashtra (Marathi Jains), Karnataka (Kannada Jains) and Goa.
See also
References
- ↑ Botekar, Abhilash (4 December 2015), "70-crore plan for idol installation at Mangi-Tungi", The Times of India (Nashik), TNN
- ↑ "108-feet Jain Teerthankar idol enters "Guinness book of records"", The Hindu (Nashik), 7 March 2016
- ↑ "Mangi Tungi Temple".
- ↑ Balajiwale, Vishal (11 February 2016), "World's tallest idol of Jain teerthankar Lord Rishabhdeva to be sanctified", DNA (Nashik)
- ↑ "Mangi Tungi.org".
- ↑ People of India: Maharashtra - Kumar Suresh Singh - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ The Assembly of Listeners: Jains in Society - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
- ↑ A World Religions Reader - Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
External links
- Mangi Tungi, Jain Teerth
- Shri Digamber Jain Siddha Kshetra Mangi Tungiji, Maharashtra
- Mangi Tungi Panchakalynak Mahotsav
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