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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