Ahinsa Sthal

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
Coordinates	28°31′13″N 77°11′24″E
Architecture
Established	1980
Temple	2

Statue

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]

Gallery

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  Statue of Tirthankara Mahāvīra at Ahinsa sthal
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  Lord Mahavira's statue
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  Sculpture depicting Mahavira's message

See also

• Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir
• Jainism in Delhi