Mangi-Tungi – Spiritual & Adventurous Trekking Day Out
Mangi-Tungi is simply amazing,
adventurous and very sacred place which worth the long drive from Mumbai, Nashik
or Pune. This place is must visit place if you are interested in trekking,
adventure and old sculptures which is
having historical and religious importance too.
Mangi-Tungi are
two twin-cliff of a single
mountain these are named after two sisters Mangi and Tungi. Located near Tahrabad(35 kms off
Satna) , near about 71 km from Dhule or Manmad by train, and 125 km from Nashik
a well known city and district place in
Maharashtra,India. The beautiful, pastoral setting and fresh breezes were a
welcome change from the cities.
This place is one of the most important Jain and Hindu
Shrine. Rarely seen two sections of Hindu with different faiths converge
together for a religious purpose. This place serves as a majestic &
picturesque bridge between the two diverse religious cultures & reminds
about their same roots. In the religious esteem of the Jains all over the world,
Mangi-Tungi is placed next only to Sammed Shikharji which is in Madhuban,
India. Thousands of Pilgrims all over the world come to Mangi Tungi every year.
The World’s tallest idol of 108 feet of Lord Rishabhdev, the
first Teerthankar of Jains, carved out of a single big Rock at the Mangi - Tungi
Pinnacle Peak. The idol is carved in single rock at 2500 ft. by Nahata and
Sons, a sculptor family from Jaipur, along with 300 sculptor has carve the idol
of the Lord Rishabhdev. It's name is now appeared in "Guinness Book of
World Records" as the world's tallest Jain statue. The idol was
consecrated in month of February 2016 with a grand ceremony “Maha - Mastakabhishek”
where rituals were performed for several days.
Archaeological and Historical Value –
Mangi –Tungi is must
visit place if you are interested in old sculpture. There are well carved steps to reach
to both paves on the peaks. View from these peaks was simply mesmerizing. These
peaks has Hundreds of ancient caves of religious values with idols of deities
& sages are carved on the mountain rock.
The
place is veritable treasure trove of ancient art. The ancient artistic Jain
idols of Tirthankars and Saints with various inscriptions found on them of era
v.s. 651. Exquisitely carved images of gods and goddess in dancing postures are
found in caves. Inscriptions found on rocks are mostly in Sanskrit and Magadhi language.
Most of the Sanskrit inscription found on the rocks of the Shantinath and
Adinath caves are not clear as they are from vs. 1400.
Religious Value –
Mangi-Tungi is unique and famous holy spot for Jains and Hindu Piligrims.
Mangi- Tungi also known as Siddha-Kshetra,
a gateway to the state of ultimate enlightment. The Historical and Mythological
tales assure that More then 90 corer Jain and Hindu saints including Lord Rama,
Lord Krishna, Sri Balramji ,Sri Hanumanji, Sri Sugriva, Nal, Neel, Mahaneel,
Gava, Gavaksha and so many others those
who are religiously inclined and who are seeking the path of enlightment
attained Sarvarth Siddhi means salvation full & final freedom from world and went to Siddha
Shila or Moksha, from where no one returns to the world and enjoys the internal
spiritual bliss for infinite time.
Trekking Value –
Mangi-Tungi certainly
is a paradise for hikers & heritage lovers as the mountain is not only
surrounded by many historical spots & old forts & ponds but also gifted
by picturesque nature.
Mangi – Tungi are two hills belongs to Sahayadri /Selbari
Hill Ranges of Western Ghats in Maharashtra. These hills are highest in Nashik
district almost situated 4,343 ft above sea level. Mangi Hill’s height of 1,326 meters and Tungi Hill’s height of 1,323 meters. Around 4,500 steps leads top
to bottom of the peak. Both hills are connected by a narrow ridge and the most interesting
facet of hills is their peculiar shapes. Conical peaks of hills have completely
bare and perpendicular surfaces.
The route to the
Mangi - Tungi peaks originates right from the Bhilwadi base village. A 30 -35 min walk will
lead you to the base of the mountain. From there its steep climb of around 4000
zigzag steps to the archway which is common point between the two peaks almost
1 hr walk. From this common point, the route to the left leads to Mangi hill and
the one to the right to Tungi hill. For Mangi it is 25 min of climb and for Tungi it is 15 min of walk
towards right (this is 20 ft wide path with deep valley on both sides) then a
climb of 15 minutes. This climb again is very steep. At the top there is
Pradakshina marg on the periphery of the Tungi Pinnacle. So one can go round
the pinnacle.
Mangi Giri(Hill) -
Mangi (Left Giri) is not very high. Seven old
temples and many images of ‘Charanas’ Feet symbols of saints are located along
the base of the pinnacle and 365 carvings of Tirthankar Mahavir, Adinath, Shantinath,
Ratnatrya Parshvanath, Lord Hanuman, Bali, Sugreeva, Seeta, etc.
Tungi Giri(Hill) -
Tungi (Right Giri) is taller than
Mangi Giri. There are five temples and four caves named on tirthankar Chandraprabhu,
Ramchandra, Shuddha and Buddha Munies. Colossus of Bhagwan Munisuvrat Nath in
Padmasana posture. Beautiful stone
carving of Lord Indra and Yakhas – Yakshanis, attendants of the tirthankaras. A pond name Krishna Kund is situated
close to Tungi Giri .
Accomodation available at Jain
Dharmashala Ashram at the Bhilwad base village offers excellent jain food at very
reasonable price. Best Time to Visit is
monsoon and during grand fair is held annually in Kartik
i.e. September-October.
Mangi - Tungi in 4-5
hours and return back to base. Overall it said that it is almost equivalent to
a near 20 Km walk. It is an Amazing place with religious and historical value
also full of Adventure.
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