Ms Shobha Madhale Postmaster General Navi Mumbai Region inaugurated a new post office 'RISHBHGIRI' on 23rd December 2017 at famous Jain Pilgrimage Centre Mangi Tungi in Malegaon Division of Maharashtra circle in the auspicious presence of Pujiya Aryika Gyanmati Mataji.
Mangi Tungi was a very famous pilgrimage place from were many jain sadhus attained nirvana.
Mangi-Tungi is
a prominent twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between, located near Tahrabad
about 125 km from Nasik, Maharashtra, India. Mangi,
4,343 ft (1,324 m) high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and
Tungi, 4,366 ft (1,331 m) high, the eastern. Mangi-Tungi is only
100 km away from Dhule, a well known city and district place in North
Maharashtra (Khandesh).
In
February 2016, one world's tallest Jain statue with
height 108 feet (113 feet including pedestal) was inaugurated. The consecration
was attended by CM Devendra
Fadnavis and many visionaries of Indian Government. Named as The
Statue of Ahimsa, the idol is an exceptional piece of architecture and has
become a pilgrim for Jains all across the world.
The
foundation stone for this project was laid in 1996 under the inspiration
of Gyanmati Mataji, a Jain monk. The motivation was
given by Chandanamati Mataji. It was under their guidance that President
Ravindrakirti Swamiji and Chief Secretary Dr. Pannalalji Papdiwal worked for 20
years to create this religious marvel.
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