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During Rajpex 2012, 16 designs of Rajasthan important places were introduced.

Ranakpur is a small village in the state of Rajasthan in India. The place is famous for its Ranakpur Temple, which has some splendid carvings and architecture. Built during the 15th Century, these temples are an exquisite example of fantastic architecture. The temple has been carved in Amber stone and has marble interiors. The Ranakpur Jain temple is an important pilgrimage of the Hindus. The Ranakpur temple is dedicated to Adinath or Rishabhji who was a famous Jain Tirthankara.

The massive temple is spread across an area of 48,000 square feet and has 29 huge halls. The temple has four openings opposite and adjacent thus symbolizing the four faced image of Adinath. A splendid creation, one has to visit the temple to bask in the breath taking beauty and astounding carvings.

Date Of Issue:-04.01.2012.

Complete 16 designs of Rajasthan important places  issued during Rajpex 2012.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

http://www.indianstampghar.com/series-6/

Date Of Issue:- 15.10.2011.

Acharya Jaimal Ji was born in Lambiya.Merta (Rajasthan).His Mother’s name was Mahima Devi & Father’s Mohandasji Samdariya Mehta. He born onVikram Era 1765,Badhva Shukla 13. At the age of 23 Years he decided for dixa that was just six months after his marriage with Laxmidevi.His renunciation Guru was Achrya Samrat Sri Bhudarji Maharaj Sahab and dixa took place at Merta City (Rajasthan) on Vikram Era 1788, Marg Shirsh Krishna 2. He attained Devlok on Vikram Era 1853, Vaishak Shukla 14 (Narasingh Chaturdashi with 31 Days of Santhara at Nagaur) at the age of 87 Years & 8 Months.

Date Of Issue:-25.09.2011.

Acharya Jaimal Ji was born in Lambiya.Merta (Rajasthan).His Mother’s name was Mahima Devi & Father’s Mohandasji Samdariya Mehta. He born onVikram Era 1765,Badhva Shukla 13. At the age of 23 Years he decided for dixa that was just six months after his marriage with Laxmidevi.His renunciation Guru was Achrya Samrat Sri Bhudarji Maharaj Sahab and dixa took place at Merta City (Rajasthan) on Vikram Era 1788, Marg Shirsh Krishna 2. He attained Devlok on Vikram Era 1853, Vaishak Shukla 14 (Narasingh Chaturdashi with 31 Days of Santhara at Nagaur) at the age of 87 Years & 8 Months.

Date Of Issue:-25.09.2011.

A Pictorial Cancellation was introduced at Karkala (Karnataka) 0n 05 Feb 1991 . The cancellation shows  Thirthankara .

Clock Tower at Ludhiana was inaugurated on 18 Oct 1906 as Victoria Memorial Clock Tower by the then Lt Governor Of Punjab Charles Montgomery alongwith Deewan Tek Chand the Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana. Its name was Changed to Bhagwan Mahavir Clock Tower during the Chief Ministership of Giani Zail Singh. it is still Popularly Known as Ghanta Ghar.

A Special cover was issued on 18 Oct 1976 during LUPEX 76 on this Clock Tower.

A pictorial Postcard showing the Ellora Caves  and the Pictorial cancellation on Ellora Caves.

Ellora Caves are   located in Indian state of Maharashtra about 30 Kms from City of Aurangabad  built by Rashtrakuta rulers . Ellora represents the Epitome of Indian Rock Cut Architecture  . Ellora has 34 Caves excavated out of Charanandri hills . The Caves are 12 Buddhist , 17 Hindu and 5 Jain Temples Temples . Ellora is a World Heritage site.

A pictorial Postcard showing the Khajurao Group of Monuments and the Pictorial cancellation on Lakshmana Temple.

Khajurao located in Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has the largest group of Mediveal Hindu and Jain Temples. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

A Pictorial Cancellation on  Chamar Dharini – Vadodara  was introduced at Vadodara HO  (Gujarat) 0n 16 Jan  1989.

A Jain Bronze Statue of Chamar Dharini  found from Akota ( Vadodara) belonging to 8th Century AD is held in Vadodara Museum . The cancellation shows tribhanga posture of Chamar Dharini .

A Pictorial Cancellation on “Siddha Chakra” was introduced at Palitana Post Office (Gujarat) 0n 03 Jul 1992.

Palitana in Bhavnagar District of Gujarat  is one of the important Pilgrimage centres of Jains in India.  There are almost 863 Temples on Shatrunjaya Hills in Palitana . The Main temple on top of hill is dedicated to Ist Tirthankar Lord Adinath (Rishabdeva).

“Siddha Chakra ” is asymbol of Jainism . It denotes 5 stages of achievements of realization of Soul as per Jain Philosophy.These five stages are Padhyay , Acharya , Dixa , Arihant and Siddha.

The cancellation shows the “Siddha Chakra”.

Date Of Issue:-16.01.2010.

A set of 5 special cover   on Shir Digamber Jin Bimb Panchkalayanak Manastambh Pratistha Mahotsav, Calcutta from 11-2-89 to 18-2-89

1.   14-02-89  – Cover – Sixteen Auspicious dreams of Tirthankar’s mother
Cachet – Elephant, Lion, Fish, Jainism
2.    15.02-89 – Cover – Indra, carrying infant lord on earavat elephant in procession with musical instrument
Cachet – Earavat Elephant and Musical Instrument
3.    16.02.89-  Cover – Haair plecking by Tirthankar
Cachet – Hair Plecking by Tirthankar
4.    17.02.89 -  Cover – Tirthankar’s supreme enlightement & celebration by Indra (Dance)
cachet – Tirthankar’s supreme enlightement & celebration by Indra (Dance)
5.    18.02.89-  Cover – Mahasthambh & Tirthankar’s
Cachet -Mahasthambh & Tirthankar’s

Contributed By SREEJESH KRISHNAN

Date of Issue – 08.11.2009.

Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi-He was the first Jain to travel outside India to participate in the first Parliament of World Religions held in Chicago in 1893 on recommendation of Acharya Vijayandsuri. The second Parliament was also held in Chicago in 1993 to which the Institute had led a Jain delegation.

Virchand Gandhi was a young barrister, great exponent of Indian culture-religions, a multilingual person having learnt 14 languages, secretary of Jain Association of India, Mumbai. He was well-versed in Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Western philosophies, Yoga, etc.

Its note worthy that he had become first Hon. Secretary of Jain Association of India in 1885, at a very young age of 21,

VRG and Swami Vivekananda sailed at the same time to participate at the Parliament with same goals; both personalities wearing traditional turbans, made tremendous appearance and had claimed equal attention at the Congress for awakening the western world of the spiritual heritage and rich past history of India.
1893, World Religions parliament was held at the Columbus Hall of Art Institute of Chicago with more than 3000 delegates of different nations and religions.

VRG, at the Parliament of World Religions conveyed, “You have heard so many speeches from eloquent members, and I shall speak later on at some length. I will, at present, only offer on behalf of my community and their high priest, Muni Atmaramji, whom I represent here.,Our sincere thanks for the kind welcome you have given us.

Date of Issue 08.11.2009

Ranakpur Temple, Dilwara Temple

The Packing Label of India Post on Packet of  Sheetlet of these stamps mention the issue as a Miniature Sheet. Each Packet contains so called  100 Miniature Sheets. The Philatelists however have a different Opinion as they prefer to call it a mixed sheetlet with decorative border rather than a Miniature sheet. India Post is unlikely to change the nomenclature so it is Topic for discussion and deliberations for Philatelists and Experts. This issue can be used as Miniature sheet, Se-tenants and Mixed Sheetlet in collections.

Date Of Issue:-14.10.2009.