India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Rajasthan

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: Not known

Pin code: 307501

Status: Active

PO Name: Mount Abu

Description: Dilwara Jain Temples are a group of five temples located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. They are famous for their architecture and marble carvings. The first temple is: Vimal Vasahi Temple built in 1031 by Vimal Shah and dedicated to the first Tirthankara Lord Adinath, which has carved corridors, pillars, and arches. The ceilings are decorated with carvings and scenes from Jain mythology. The second temple is Luna Vasahi Temple: built-in 1230 by Vastupal and Tejpal dedicated to the 22nd Tirthankara Lord Neminath, it has Rang Mandap decorated with marble polished elephant sculptures. Next to it is the Kirti Stambh built by Maharana Kumbha of Mewar. The third temple is Pittalhar Temple built by Bhimji Shah in 1468-69 dedicated to the first Tirthankara Lord Adinath which is made of metals weighing 4 tons. 

The fourth temple is Parshvanath Temple: built in 1458-59 by Mandalik members. It is a temple of 23rd Tirthankara Lord Parshvanath which is three-storied and the tallest among all the temples and its outer walls are beautifully sculpted. The fifth temple is Mahavir Swami Temple: Built in 1582, it is a temple of 24th Tirthankara Lord Mahavir. It is famous for its intricate wall carvings and paintings on the upper walls. It was built in 1764 by artists from Sirohi. They are famous for their artistic and architectural achievements. The PPC issued by India Post, Rajasthan Circle is described as Dilwara Sirohi, while the other PPC is described as Mount Abu Sirohi with a different design, but both have the same PIN code.