Statue of Bhagwan Mahaveer at Ahimsa Sthal, Meharauli, Delhi. It was established here in 1980. The statue is carved in single rock, it is 13.6 Feet (4.145 Meters) in Height and weights about 30 tonnes. The statue was carved at Karkal town of Karnataka.
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Photo By Romana Klee
Bhagwan Mahaveer, also known as Vardhman Mahaveer, was 24th Teerthankar in Jainism and one of the greatest philosophers in ancient India. He was born in 599 BCE near the city of Vaishali in Bihar. He was one of the greatest propogaters of the philosophy of non violence and self realization. He is famously known as his theory of anekantvad (pluralism).
His philosphy puts a great impact on overall Indian philosophy.
There are plenty of Jain temples all over India which are devoted to Bhagwan Mahaveer.
Ahimsa sthal is a major toursist attraction place of Delhi. Lakhs of tourists from India and other countires vistit this place.
Other Jain Temples/Pilgrimage Centers at Delhi:
Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Chandni Chowk
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