Mangi-Tungi
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Mangi-Tungi is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak and Digambar Jain Pilgrimage Site, located near Tahrabad about 125 km from Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Mangi, high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, high, the eastern. Mangi-Tungi is from the city of Satana.
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- Jain temple
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- Nashik district
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14 sectionsContents
- Overview
- Mangi Giri
- Tungi Giri
- Beliefs of Jainism
- 108 feet Rishabhdev Statue ft Jain Idol of Rishabhdev Bhagwan
- Jain Caves
- Jain Temples
- Mangi giri hill
- Tungi giri hill
- At foothill
- Religious organizations
- See also
- References
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Mangi-Tungi is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak and Digambar Jain Pilgrimage Site, located near Tahrabad about 125 km from Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Mangi, high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, high, the eastern. Mangi-Tungi is from the city of Satana.
==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. thumb|108 feet Rishabdev Bhagwan at Mangi Tungi 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.
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