Mangi-Tungi Fort Maharashtra

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Mangi-Tungi Fort
Maharashtra



This fort is about 4000 ft high in the Giridurg fort. This fort of Sailbari-Dolbari mountain range in Nashik district is considered as easy for trekkers.Baglan fertile and prosperous land is the starting point of north-south of Sahyadri. She was from Baglakhed (Baglan) division. Dual East-West range here is called Sailbari-Dolbari. After reaching to Tahrabad, two cones of Mangi-Tungi grab their targets. Jain pilgrims of Jain
There are numerous temples and is considered sacred in Jainism. It enshrines images of Tirthankaras in several postures including Padmasana and kayotsarga. Sometimes, it is described as Siddha Kshetra, meaning a gateway to the state of enlightenment.108 feet Rishabdev Bhagwan at Mangi-Tungi
Around 3,500 (7,000 Up & Down) steps lead to the foot of the peak, which is enriched with several monuments of historical and religious prominence. Besides, there are numerous caves named after great Tirthankaras such as Mahavira, Rishabhanatha, Shantinatha and Parshvanatha. A grand fair is held here annually during Kartik (September–October) where people visit in large numbers to witness festival.


History

 

There are many inscriptions on idols, most of them are not clear due to deterioration with time. Many idol installed in 595 CE(V.S. 651) are here. Many inscriptions on rocks of the Adinatha and Shantinatha caves here are in Sanskrit Language.

In February 2016, The Statue of Ahimsa, a 108 ft idol carved in monolithic stone was consecrated here. It is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest Jain idol in the world.

 


 

GETTING THERE


Maharashtra ST (State Transport) buses and trains are available to Tahrabad village Nashik District all over from Pune and Mumbai Mainly
If you want to reach Mangi and Tungi, reach Nashik from Satna via Tahrabad. If you want to come from Gujarat then visit Neelmora Railway Station through Ahua to Tahrabad. ST to come from Taharabad to Bhilwadi Or bus service is available. Bhilwadi is situated at the foothills of Mangiganj. There are temples of Jainas Adinath, Parshvanath in Bhilwadi. He is also called as Tangi Tungi. There is a road from the village to go to Mangi-Tungi. After twenty minutes walk on the road, steps need to be taken further. After reaching 2000 steps, we reach a certain point. If you go from left to right then ask me and go to the right that Tungi.



ENTRY FEES


There is no entry fee to visit the fort, only ID is needed.

Places to visit on the Mangi-Tungi Fort


  • ·       Mangi giri hill, There are seven old temples on Mangi hill

o   Mahavir Digambar Jain Cave Temple : Main temple on Mangi hill is dedicated to Lord Mahavir. Moolnayak is 3.3 feet idol of Mahavira in padmasan posture. There are four other idols on the left side. Four idols of tirthankaras are carved on the wall.
o   Cave No 6 : Main idol of this temple is a 4.6 feet tall idol of Lord Adinath in padmasan posture. There are twenty idols on cave's wall in padmasan posture. Lord Parshvanath is in the middle of this temple. Two tirthankars sculptures in sitting padmasan and two in Kayotsarga posture are also there. Another 28 idols have also been carved here in padmasan posture on the wall.
o   Cave No. 7 : Four idols in four directions and four are on the sides of the wall.
o   Cave No. 8 : There are twenty idols and seven jain saints sculptures.
o   Cave No. 9 : 47 idols are on three side and in the middle of this cave there is an idol of 2.1 feet idol o Lord Parshvanath. 13 jain saints are also seen on the cave's wall. On the hill's wall there are 24 tirthankar's sculpture and foot images of jain saints who get salvation from this hill.


  • ·       Tungi giri hill, There are four old temples on Mangi hill

o   Lord Chandraprabh Cave : Main idols is Lord Chandraprabh in padmasan posture which is 3.3 feet in height. There are another 15 idols out of which, seven idols are 2.1 feet in height and 8 idols are 1.3 feet in height. Two sculptures are carved on the wall in Kayotsarga posture that are 10 inches in height. All the temples belong to the period of 7th - 8th century.


  • ·       At foothill,There are four temples on the foot of the hill

o   Lord Parshvanath Jain Temple : Main idol of this temple is a 3.8 feet idol Lord Parshvanath in padmasan posture, installed in 1858(V.S. 1915). There is samavsharan temple and in this temple 12 idols are made in stone and 33 idols are made in metal.
o   Lord Adinath Temple : Main idol of this temple is a 2.5 feet idol of Lord Adinath in padmasan posture. On left side of the idol is a 2.1 feet tall idols of Lord Vimalnath and on right side is an idol of Chandraprabhu in padmsan posture.
o   Lord Parshvanath Temple : Main idol is a 3.6 feet idol of Lord Parshvanath in padmasan posture, installed in 1813(V.S. 1870).
o   Sahatrakoot Lotus Temple and Garden : This temple has 1008 Idols. The fort is just a plateau.


  • ·       Sunrise above Tungi Peak
  • ·       There are two to three water tanks on top.
  • ·       There is a beautiful Bandhav lake.


OPENING/ CLOSING TIMINGS AND DAYS


The fort is open 24 Hrs to general public for all days of the week. One has to show their ID to enter the fort and for foreign nationals, passport is mandatory. It comes under Maharashtra tourism and department also promotes the heritage site. This fort is a must visit place if you are going on a Maharashtra tour.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT


Any time you can visit Mangi-Tungi Fort.



Accomodation on Mangi-Tungi Fort


There is a dharamshala in the village. There are 10 to 15 people who can stay. Dining facilities at Bhilwadi It is necessary to take water from the village because there is no water on the fort. It takes 3 hours from the base to reach the fort.

Food Facility on Mangi-Tungi Fort

Food arrangements can be made from the locals.

 

Water Facility on Mangi-Tungi Fort



      Yes water is available all year for drinking
Note:
The Images which have been used here are from travelling freaks who have been wandering out there in nature sharing their experiences about how to do If images which are here are by them only, If you have any problem or query please do mail me and also suggestions are welcomed
Location: Mangi Tungi Rd, Bhilwad, Maharashtra 423302, India

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