{"id":1226,"date":"2025-12-08T10:03:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:03:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nashikinfo.in\/?page_id=1226"},"modified":"2025-12-10T12:00:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T12:00:36","slug":"mangi-tungi-temple","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nashikinfo.in\/mr\/mangi-tungi-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Mangi Tungi Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1226\" class=\"elementor elementor-1226\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-813db83 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"813db83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db99d02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db99d02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\ud83d\udd49\ufe0f Mangi Tungi Caves \u2013 Complete Guide | Timings, History, How to Reach &amp; Best Time to Visit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7516bf8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7516bf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c66e3f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c66e3f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"395\">\ud83c\udf04 <strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"395\">Overview<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"805\">Mangi\u2013Tungi is a sacred twin hill located near Tahrabad, around 125 km from Nashik and about 100 km from Dhule in North Maharashtra. The hills rise sharply with <strong data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"582\">Mangi Peak at 1,324 m<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"612\">Tungi Peak at 1,331 m<\/strong> above sea level. Known as an important <strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"683\">Jain pilgrimage destination<\/strong>, the site is home to ancient caves, temples, historical inscriptions, and the world-famous <strong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"804\">108-feet Statue of Ahimsa<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"972\">The entire hill complex has thousands of steps leading visitors to various religious spots, stone-carved idols, and viewpoints offering breathtaking natural scenery.<\/p><hr data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"977\" \/><h1 data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1009\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1009\">History &amp; Importance<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1218\">Mangi\u2013Tungi holds immense spiritual value, especially among the Jain community. The site is often described as a <strong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1141\">Siddha Kshetra<\/strong>, meaning a place where many saints are believed to have attained liberation.<\/p><p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1242\">Key historical points:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1892\"><li data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1365\"><p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1365\">The caves are dedicated to different <strong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1299\">Tirthankaras<\/strong> such as Rishabhanatha, Mahavira, Parshvanatha, and Shantinatha.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1476\"><p data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1476\">Several idols found here date back to <strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1436\">595 CE (Vikram Samvat 651)<\/strong>, showing the site\u2019s ancient heritage.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1581\"><p data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1581\">Many inscriptions in Sanskrit can be seen on rocks and cave walls, though some have faded over time.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1695\"><p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1695\">A huge annual fair takes place during <strong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1658\">Kartik month (September\u2013October)<\/strong>, attracting thousands of devotees.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1892\"><p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1892\">In 2016, the <strong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1731\">Statue of Ahimsa<\/strong>, a 108-feet monolithic idol of Lord Rishabhdev, was consecrated and officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the <strong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1891\">tallest Jain statue in the world<\/strong>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2030\">The deep religious history combined with the natural beauty makes Mangi\u2013Tungi a spiritually uplifting and historically rich destination.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2035\" \/><h1 data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2058\">\ud83d\udeaa <strong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2058\">How to Reach<\/strong><\/h1><h3 data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2077\"><strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2075\">By Road:<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2118\">Mangi\u2013Tungi is well connected by road.<\/p><ul data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2205\"><li data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2147\"><p data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2147\"><strong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2137\">From Nashik:<\/strong> ~125 km<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2175\"><p data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2175\"><strong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2165\">From Dhule:<\/strong> ~100 km<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2205\"><p data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2205\"><strong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2196\">From Malegaon:<\/strong> ~30 km<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2275\">Frequent buses and private vehicles are available from nearby towns.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2296\"><strong data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2294\">By Train:<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2330\">Nearest major railway stations:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2394\"><li data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2366\"><p data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2366\"><strong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2364\">Nashik Road Railway Station<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2394\"><p data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2394\"><strong data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2394\">Dhule Railway Station<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2413\"><strong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2411\">By Air:<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2432\">Nearest airport:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2469\"><li data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2469\"><p data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2469\"><strong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2459\">Ozar Airport, Nashik<\/strong> (~110 km)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2571\">After reaching the base, visitors must climb approximately <strong data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2570\">3,500 steps (around 7,000 up &amp; down)<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2576\" \/><h1 data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2606\">\ud83d\udd52 <strong data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2606\">Timings &amp; Entry Fee<\/strong><\/h1><ul data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2769\"><li data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2649\"><p data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2649\"><strong data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2628\">Visiting Hours:<\/strong> 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2673\"><p data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2673\"><strong data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2666\">Entry Fee:<\/strong> Free<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2769\"><p data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2769\"><strong data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2710\">Statue of Ahimsa Viewing Area:<\/strong> Usually free, sometimes nominal parking charges may apply.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2829\">(You may adjust timings if needed based on local updates.)<\/p><hr data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2834\" \/><h1 data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2863\">\u2600\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2863\">Best Time to Visit<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2905\">The ideal time to explore Mangi\u2013Tungi is:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3100\"><li data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2966\"><p data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2966\"><strong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2932\">October to February<\/strong> \u2013 Pleasant weather for climbing<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3035\"><p data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3035\"><strong data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"2995\">Kartik Festival Period<\/strong> \u2013 For cultural &amp; religious experience<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3100\"><p data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3100\"><strong data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3072\">Early Morning &amp; Late Afternoon<\/strong> \u2013 Avoid heat on the steps<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3170\">Avoid visiting during intense summer afternoons due to steep climbs.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3175\" \/><h1 data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3221\">\ud83d\uded5 <strong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3221\">Major Sections of Mangi\u2013Tungi Hills<\/strong><\/h1><h2 data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3243\">\ud83d\udfe4 <strong data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3243\">Mangi Giri<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3370\">Mangi Giri features multiple ancient temples, shrines, and footprints (<strong data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3326\">charans<\/strong>) of saints.<br data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3341\" \/>Important highlights include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3604\"><li data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3392\"><p data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3392\">Seven old temples<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3471\"><p data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3471\"><strong data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3411\">Krishna Kund<\/strong> \u2013 believed to be linked to the final days of Lord Krishna<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3550\"><p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3550\"><strong data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3492\">Balbhadra Cave<\/strong> \u2013 associated with Balram, elder brother of Lord Krishna<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3604\"><p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3604\">Several idols representing Jain monks and deities<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3685\">This side of the hill is known for its serene environment and ancient carvings.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3690\" \/><h2 data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3712\">\ud83d\udfe0 <strong data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3712\">Tungi Giri<\/strong><\/h2><p data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3770\">Tungi Giri has ancient temples and notable caves such as:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"4022\"><li data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3837\"><p data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3837\"><strong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3795\">Chandraprabhu Cave<\/strong> \u2013 dedicated to the 8th Jain Tirthankara<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3838\" data-end=\"3862\"><p data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3862\"><strong data-start=\"3840\" data-end=\"3860\">Ram Chandra Cave<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3921\"><p data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3921\">Ancient idols of Hanuman, Gava, Neel and other figures<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"4022\"><p data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"4022\">A cave where <strong data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"3953\">Kritantvakra<\/strong>, the chief army commander of Lord Ram, is depicted in ascetic form<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4024\" data-end=\"4066\">Between the two hills, you will also find:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4222\"><li data-start=\"4067\" data-end=\"4106\"><p data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4106\"><strong data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4104\">Caves of Shuddha &amp; Buddha Munis<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4169\"><p data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4169\">A massive idol of <strong data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4154\">Bhagwan Munisuvrat Nath<\/strong> in Padmasana<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4170\" data-end=\"4222\"><p data-start=\"4172\" data-end=\"4222\">Idols of <strong data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4198\">Lord Bahubali<\/strong> and many other saints<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4227\" \/><h1 data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4256\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4256\">Nearby Attractions<\/strong><\/h1><p data-start=\"4257\" data-end=\"4283\">Visitors can also explore:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4374\"><li data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4308\"><p data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4308\"><strong data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4306\">Statue of Ahimsa<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4333\"><p data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4333\"><strong data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4331\">Tahrabad Village<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4355\"><p data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4355\"><strong data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4353\">Malegaon City<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4374\"><p data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4374\"><strong data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4372\">Dhule City<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4421\">If coming from Nashik, nearby places include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4486\"><li data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4446\"><p data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4446\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nashikinfo.in\/shree-saptshrungi-gad-vani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4444\">Saptashrungi Gad<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4468\"><p data-start=\"4449\" data-end=\"4468\"><strong data-start=\"4449\" data-end=\"4466\">Anjaneri Fort<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4486\"><p data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4486\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nashikinfo.in\/forts-in-nashik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4486\">Hatgad Fort<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"4488\" data-end=\"4491\" \/><h1 data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4533\">\u2753 <strong data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4533\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/strong><\/h1><h3 data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4594\"><strong data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4592\">1. How many steps are there to reach Mangi\u2013Tungi?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"4595\" data-end=\"4668\">There are around <strong data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4635\">3,500 steps one way<\/strong> (approximately 7,000 up &amp; down).<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4714\"><strong data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4712\">2. What is Mangi\u2013Tungi famous for?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4859\">It is famous for its <strong data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4768\">Jain pilgrimage significance<\/strong>, ancient caves, and the <strong data-start=\"4793\" data-end=\"4822\">108-feet Statue of Ahimsa<\/strong>, the tallest Jain idol in the world.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4861\" data-end=\"4899\"><strong data-start=\"4865\" data-end=\"4897\">3. Is it difficult to climb?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4977\">The climb is steep but well-constructed. Senior citizens may need assistance.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5027\"><strong data-start=\"4983\" data-end=\"5025\">4. Are there food or water facilities?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5117\">Basic water and food stalls are available at the base and at some points along the route.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"5119\" data-end=\"5163\"><strong data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5161\">5. What is the best time to visit?<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"5164\" data-end=\"5217\">October to February is ideal due to pleasant weather.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5255\"><strong data-start=\"5223\" data-end=\"5253\">6. 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