Ahinsa Sthal, Delhi
Ahinsa Sthal means “Place of Peace” or “Place of non-violence”. The Ahinsa Sthal is a Jain Temple that was established in 1980 near Qutub Complex on MG Road. The main god of the temple is Lord Mahavira, the 24th and very last Tirthankara (human spiritual guide) of the current half-round of time.
In this busy life sometimes you want to rest in tranquil and peace Ahinsa Sthal is one of those uninterrupted & peaceful spots in Delhi.
Why You Should Visit Ahinsa Sthal
Translated as the place of non-violence, Ahinsa Sthal is known for its composed environment where you can relax amidst silence. From meditation to doing physical exercises and photography to lazing in its gardens, there is a lot to savor here.
So, when you are getting such an amazing place amid a metro city where everything seems dead and busy, why not visit it to explore yourself and free yourself of all the troubles and complexities in life? Wouldn't you love to do that? You can also visit the nearby lighthouse, which was built during the 19th century and is a site of historical importance.
Architecture
The massive and magnificent 13 feet 6 inches high statue of Lord Mahavira in Padmasana (Lotus Position) adds glory to the temple. The statue of Lord Mahavira was engraved out of granite rock in Karkala and it weighs about 30 tonnes. The elevation of the lotus podium is 2 feet 8 inches and it weighs about 17 tonnes. The statue is placed at the apex of a small hill. On both sides of the statue placed on guard two brutal lions adding up the impression of the structure.
The stone carving and architecture around the statue are excellent. It is enclosed by a huge green area with a stone pathway to walk on decorated with different boards that have a range of little poems preaching Lord Mahavira’s philosophy written on them. Ahinsa means peacefulness & it is so named since this is what Mahavira lectured & followed. It is a photographer’s delight and the ideal surroundings for meditation. The place furthermore has a history as a British bureaucrat named Thomas Metcalfe created a lighthouse at this point. That’s why the place is also recognized as Metcalfe Battery House.
