Statue of Ahimsa
Record: 33 m
The Statue of Ahimsa is located at Mangi-Tungi, in 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 (32.9 meters) tall – 121 feet (36.8 meters) 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 was built by the inspiration of Supreme Jain Sadhvi Ganineepramukh Aryika Shri Gyanmati Mataji, and under the guidance of Aryika Sri Chandanamati Mataji. The chairman & director of the project is Swami Raveendra Kirtiji. The construction of the statue started in 2002 under the guidance of Chief Secretary Dr. Pannalalji Papdiwal and Chief engineer Shri C.R. Patil. It was completed on 24 January 2016, (Tithi-Magh Krishna Ekam). Other devotees include working President - Anil Kumar Jain, Pramod Jain kasliwal, Bhushan kasliwal, Naresh Jain Bansal, Secretary Sanjay Papdiwal and others. The Sculptor is Shri Moolchand Ramchand Nahata Firm (Proprietor- Ashish Nahata).
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