| Statue of Ahimsa | |
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ऋषभदेव मूर्ति[1] | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| District | Nashik |
| Deity | Rishabhanatha |
| Festival | Mahamastakabhisheka |
| Location | |
| Location | Tahrabad, Mangi Tungi |
| State | Maharashtra |
  Statue of Ahimsa | |
| Geographic coordinates | 20°50′33″N 74°05′05″E / 20.84245°N 74.08461°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Gyanmati Mataji |
| Date established | 2002 |
| Completed | 2016 |
| Elevation | 1,324 m (4,344 ft)[2] |
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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.[3] The statue depicts the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha.[4] The statue is 108 feet (33 m) tall – 121 feet (37 m) including pedestal.[4][5] The statue has been carved out of the Mangi-Tungi hills, which are considered to be sacred by the Jains.
The statue was built by the inspiration of the Jain nun (Aryika) Gyanmati, and under the guidance of Aryika Chandanamati. The project was chaired and directed by Raveendra Kirti. The construction of the statue started in 2002 under the guidance of Chief Secretary Pannalalji Papdiwal and Chief engineer C. R. Patil working president Anil Jain-Delhi. It was completed on 24 January 2016 (Tithi-Magh Krishna Ekam). The statue was sculpted by Moolchand Ramchand Nahata Firm.[6]
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