Mangi Tungi

Maharashtra, India

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Mangi Tungi in Maharashtra, India, is a twin-peaked mountain revered as a sacred Jain pilgrimage site and spiritual landmark. Named after two sisters, Mangi and Tungi, the peaks rise over 4,300 feet and feature more than 400 ancient Jain caves and shrines with intricate carvings and idols of Tirthankaras in meditative postures. It is believed to be a siddha kshetra, a place where many Jain saints attained liberation or moksha.

The site is famous for the 108-foot tall monolithic statue of Lord Rishabhdev (Adinath), the tallest Jain idol in the world, installed in 2016. The area also holds Hindu significance, with legends linking it to Lord Rama and Krishna. Pilgrims and tourists climb thousands of steps to explore the temples, caves, and panoramic views, making Mangi Tungi both a spiritual and cultural treasure.