Ahinsa Sthal
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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 (human spiritual guide) of Avasarpiṇī (present half cycle of time). A magnificent statue of Tirthankara Mahāvīra is installed here.[1]
| Ahinsa Sthal | |
|---|---|
 Statue of Tirthankara Mahāvīra at Ahinsa Sthal | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Deity | Mahavira |
| Festivals | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Location | |
| Location | Mehrauli, Delhi, India |
  Shown within Delhi | |
| Geographic coordinates | 28°31′13″N 77°11′24″E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1980 |
| Temple(s) | 2 |
The statue of Mahavira was carved out of a granite rock in Karkala in Lotus position. The height of the statue is 13 feet 6 inches. Its weight is around 30 tonnes. The height of the lotus pedestal is 2 feet 8 inches and it weighs around 17 tonnes.[2]
Statue of Tirthankara Mahāvīra at Ahinsa sthal
Lord Mahavira's statue
Sculpture depicting Mahavira's message
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