Statue of Ahimsa, Nashik

Name: Statue of Ahimsa
Address: Nashik, India

#8 among attractions in Nashik

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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 as per Guinness World Records. The statue depicts the first Jain Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha. The statue is 108 feet tall – 121 feet including pedestal. The statue has been carved out of the Mangi-Tungi hills, which are considered to be sacred by the Jains. ()

Local name: अहिंसा की मूर्तिCoordinates: 20°0'0"N, 73°46'48"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kalaram Temple, Anant Kanhore Maidan, KTHM College, Bhikusa Yamasa Kshatriya College of Commerce.

1.1 miNE
Temple, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kalaram Temple, Nashik
28 min walk • The Kalaram Temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Rama in the Panchavati area of Nashik city in Maharashtra, India. It is probably the most important Hindu shrine in the city.
~1860 ftS
Golf, Sport venue, Sport
Anant Kanhore Maidan, Nashik
9 min walk • Anant Kanhere Maidan is a cricket ground in Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Formerly the stadium was known as Golf Club Ground. The ground is named after Hutatma Anant Kanhere, who was a freedom-fighter from Nasik.
0.5 miN
Universities and schools
KTHM College, Nashik
14 min walk • The K.R.T. Arts, B.H. Commerce & A.M. Science College, Nashik, popularly known as KTHM College, Nashik was established in 1969 and is affiliated to University of Pune. The college is situated on a campus on the bank of river Godavari.
1.2 miW
Universities and schools
Bhikusa Yamasa Kshatriya College of Commerce, Nashik
31 min walk • Bhikusa Yamasa Kshatriya College of Commerce was started in 1957 in the city of Nashik in India. B.Y.K. College is affiliated to the University of Pune. The institution has more than 6000 students with more than 250 teaching and non-teaching staff. The campus is spread over an area of 12 acres.