Mangi-Tungi is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between, located near Tahrabad about 125 km from Nasik, Maharashtra, India. Mangi, 4343 ft high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, 4366 ft high, the eastern. Mangi Tungi are two hills belonging to the Sahayadri Hill Ranges in Maharashtra.The temple at Mangi Tungi is called ‘Shri Mangitungi Digamber Jain ShiddaKsetra’.it is a Shri Adinath Bhagvan temple. These two peaks have a special place in Jain religion and mythology.

Situated in the picturesque Selbari range of Western Ghats are the twin hills of Mangi-Tungi, famous for medieval Jaina caves and icons carved on the rock face. These hills are the highest in Nashik district; Mangi reaching up to a height of 1,326 meters and Tungi up to 1,323 meters. The hills are connected by a narrow ridge and the most interesting facet of the hills is their peculiar shapes. Conical-shaped, both these peaks have completely bare and perpendicular surfaces, which is what makes them so distinct. But apart from the hills in themselves, the site is visited by tourists around the year for the Jaina caves and hundreds of Jaina icons carved on the rock face of the peaks. These caves and icons are believed to have been cut over a long period during the 9th to 15th century CE.

Around 4,500 steps lead to the foot of the peak, which is enriched with several monuments of historical and religious prominence. Besides, there are numerous caves named after great saints such as Mahavir, Adinath, Shantinath, Parshwanath and Ratnatrya. A grand fair is held here annually during Kartik (September-October) where Hindus and Jains visit in large numbers to witness the grand rath yatra.

Of all the holy places in & around Nashik , which has long been attained the coveted status of the religious capital of Maharashtra , Mangi Tungi is considered to be a unique spot in the sense that for both Jains & Hindus , it is a sacred place. Rarely do two sections of different faiths converge together for a religious purposes . In fact , the place serve as a magestic & picturesque bridge between the two diverse religious cultures & reminds one of there same roots. For Jains especially , Mangi Tungi is nothing less sacred than Kanshi & Mecca . In the religious esteem of the Jains all over the world , Mangi Tungi is placed next only to Sammed Shikhar which is in the North India. Thousands of Pilgrims all over the world come to Mangi Tungi every year.

It is difficult to know about the antiquity and period of this shrine. From idols, caves, water reservoirs and inscriptions in semi-magadhi, ardha-magadhi script found on this mountain, it becomes quiet evident that the shrine is thousands of years old. The Mantitungi hills are also known as the Sammed Shikharji of South. Lord Ram, Hanuman, Sugreev, Gavay, Gavaaksh, Neel, Mahaneel and 99 million Jain Saints achieved salvation from this twin hills.

Mangi Tungi is described as siddhakshetra which means it is a gateway to the state of enlightenment. The mythological tales assure those who are religiously inclined & who are seeking the path of enlightenment that more than 90 crore saints & celebraties had attained Moksha , the enlightenment at Mungi Tungi . Lord Krishna breathed his last & jettisoned his material body in the same area. It is further believed that his elder brother Balram , came out of the state of deep mourning after Lord Krishna's death & received paramadnyana ,ultimate knowledge which further helped him attain enlightenment at Mungi Tungi only. It is stated in the puranas that the last rites of Lord Krishna were performed by his brother here. Mythological tales further indicate that Lord Rama arrived here with 28000 Kings & 46000 others including his dear & close confidante , Lord Hanuman & after rigorous penance they all merged with the ultimate univerasl force. His wife Seeta also attained divinity at Mangi Tungi. Sevearl Jain sages also attained divinity at Mangi Tungi & even today it is a home for the seekers of truth & knowledge of the universe.

It is said to that Maryada Purushotam Sri Ramachandraji, Pavanputra hanumanji, Sri Sugrivji and countless Jain saints have attained Moksha here. According to one legend when the city of Dwarka was completely destroyed in fire, Lord Sri Krishna a Tirthankar to be, of the future set of 24 in the next cycle of time and his brother Sri Balram took shelter in this forest and the former left off his mortal coils when struck by an arrow from Jaradkumar also in this forest. In the middle of these mountains his Brother Balram performed the final rites. Even today there stands a memorial on that spot. Sri Balramji thereafter getting totally disillusioned of this worldly life and realizing that it was the forest and there practicing intense austerities proceeded to heaven.

The two visible peaks of the mountain in this forest are known as Mangi and Tungi. The road leading to them is extremely dangerous. There are many curves on the top in which Jain idols are found installed. Adivasi people also by visiting this shrine feel themselves fulfilled. The nearby forts of Kanchanpur and Mulher and the village ofMulher are of historical significance. Till Vikram year 1822, in this village which was a city, there lived hundreds of Jain householder families and the city was rich and prosperous. It is said that once upon a time, the local king as well as all his subjects were following Jain religion.

There are various inscriptions found on the idols but most of them have been vivid because of deterioration with time. It is said that several idols found here were installed in V.S. 651. There are a number of inscriptions found on rocks of the Shantinath and Adinath caves written in the Sanskrit language.

This place is very old consists of two hills Mangi & Tungi. Inscriptions on so many idols are not clear. Many idol installed in V.S. 651 are here. Many inscriptions on rock are here in Sansakrit Language in ADINATH & SHANTINATH Caves, but not clear. An inscription of V. S. 1400 is still there in Adinath Cave. Mulher’s Rathor King. Viramdeo’s name is written in many inscriptions, he ruled 400 years ago. King Viramdeo whenever went for war, he used to salute Devi Chakreshvari. He constructed many temples on both the hill Mangi & Tungi. Mulher may be a center of Jains some time in past.

Atishaya (Miracle) : Atishaya (Miracle) : So many groups of pilgrims have heard the musical sounds of various musical instruments in late night from these two hills. Some persons feel the path to hills invisible and see clear path to return, trying many time they are unable to see the path to hills and thus they have return without reaching the hills. It is said that only the pilgrims with pure sacred hearts are capable to reach there.

In the whole of India, there are a few mountains only, on which there are so many caves, ancient idols and water reservoirs. The place is a veritable treasure trove of ancient art. It would be difficult to describe this place in words. The ancient artistic Jain idols of Tirthankars and saints together with exquisitely carved images of gods and goddess in dancing moods and postures of a great variety which are found here in caves are rarely to be seen anywhere else. From place to place here inscriptions are found in Sanskrit as well as Magadhi languages.

Mangi Giri : The route from the archway that directs to the left leads to Mangi Giri. The Mangi Pinnacle is not very high. Seven old temples and many images of 'charanas' (feets) of saints are located here Along the base of the pinnacle are 356 carvings of Mahavir, Adinath, Parshvanath, Lord Hanuman, Bali, Sugreeva, etc. There is also a temple of Mangigiri here. A pond named Krishna Kund is situated here which is believed to have been a witness of the last days of Lord Krishna. According to texts, Balarama had also practiced salvation here and achieved the fifth heaven.

Tungi Giri : The route from the archway, directing towards right leads to Tungi Giri. The Tungi Pinnacle is taller than Mangi. There are 2 caves and five temples on the way. The two caves have been named on Lord Chandraprabha, the 8th Tirthankara, and other is Ram Chandra Cave. There are also two Caves of Shuddha and Buddha Munies (ascetic saints) and a Colossus of Bhagwan Munisuvrat Nath in Padmasana posture. In one of these caves there is a temple of Tungigiri. Apart from these there are 99 carvings of Lord Buddha in these caves. In one cave there is an idol of Ram's chief of army Kritantvakra in the stage of ascetic saint. There are also ancient idols of Hanuman, Gava, Gavaksha, Neel etc. Beautiful stone carvings of Yakshas and Yakshanis (attendants of the Tirthankaras) and Lord Indra can be seen here.