Ahinsa Sthal, Delhi

Name: Ahinsa Sthal
Address: Delhi, India

#126 among attractions in Delhi

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Ahinsa Sthal is a Jain temple located in Mehrauli, Delhi. The main deity of the temple is Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Avasarpiṇī. A magnificent statue of Tirthankara Mahāvīra is installed here. ()

Local name: अहिंसा स्थलEstablished: 1980 (44 years ago)Coordinates: 28°31'13"N, 77°11'24"E

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Nearby attractions include: Qutb complex, Qutb Minar, Iron Pillar, Mehrauli Archaeological Park.

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Ruins from an ancient Muslim sultanate
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Which popular attractions are close to Ahinsa Sthal?

Nearby attractions include Qila Rai Pithora, Delhi (3 min walk), Azim Khan's Tomb, Delhi (3 min walk), Tomb of Balban, Delhi (4 min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi (7 min walk).

How to get to Ahinsa Sthal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ahinsa Sthal:

Bus

Ahinsa Sthal • Lines: 516, 517, 519, 523, 534A, 539, 539A, 604, 715, 717, 717A, 717B, Bpg, Ml-58 (2 min walk)
Lado Sarai Crossing • Lines: 34, 34A, 427, 463, 517, 523, 539, 539A, 604, 717, 717A, Bpg, Ml-58, Ml-81, Ml-82 (6 min walk)

Metro

Qutub Minar • Lines: Yellow Line (15 min walk)
Saket • Lines: Yellow Line (20 min walk)