Ahinsa Sthal

History about the temple

Ahinsa Sthal signifies "Spot of Peace" or "Spot of peacefulness". The Ahinsa Sthal is a Jain Temple which was set up in 1980 close to Qutub Complex on MG Road. The fundamental divine force of the temple is Lord Mahavira, the 24th and absolute last Tirthankara (human profound guide) of the current half round of time. The huge and radiant 13 feet 6 inches high sculpture of Lord Mahavira in Padmasana (Lotus Position) adds brilliance to the temple. The sculpture of Lord Mahavira was engraved out of stone in Karkala and it weighs around 30 tons. The rise of the lotus platform is 2 feet 8 inches and it weighs around 17 tons. The sculpture is set at the summit of a little slope. On both sides of the sculpture set careful two ruthless lions including the impression of the construction. The stone cutting and design around the sculpture is superb. It is encased by a colossal green region with a stone pathway to stroll on enhanced with various sheets that have a scope of little sonnets lecturing Lord Mahavira's way of thinking composed on them. Ahinsa implies tranquility and it is so named since Mahavira addressed and followed. It is a photographic artist's joy and the ideal environmental factors for contemplation. The spot besides has a set of experiences as a British administrator named Thomas Metcalfe made a beacon now. That is the reason the spot is likewise perceived as Metcalfe Battery House.

About the temple

Arinsal suggests serenity and it is so named since this is what Mahavira tended to and followed. It is a photographic craftsman's euphoria and the ideal natural components for thought. The spot other than has a bunch of encounters as a British chairman named Thomas Metcalfe made a guide now. That is the explanation the spot is moreover seen as Metcalfe Battery House. Around 17 tons.


ADDRESS

Butterfly Park, Qila Rai Pithora, Sainik Farm, New Delhi, NCT of Delhi, India

Pincode: 110017


HOW TO REACH

Qutab Minar (Yellow line)

Bus: ISBT

Railway: New Delhi

Map Link:

http://maps.google.com/?q=28.5210398,77.1851117


TIMING

Morning: 08:00am - 08:00pm


STAY/FOOD

Dharamshala: YES

Bhojanalay: NO