India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 02.01.1978
Date of issue: 02.01.1978
Pin code: 573135
Pin code: 573135
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Sravanabelagola
PO Name: Sravanabelagola
Description: Shravanabelagola is a city located in the Hassan district, 158 km from Bangalore. The statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali at Sravanabelagola is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Jainism, one that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga Dynasty of Talakad. Chandragupta is said to have died here in 298 BC after he became a Jain monk and assumed an ascetic life style. The cancellation depicts Monolithic statue of Gommateshvara.
Description: Shravanabelagola is a city located in the Hassan district, 158 km from Bangalore. The statue of Gommateshvara Bahubali at Sravanabelagola is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Jainism, one that reached a peak in architectural and sculptural activity under the patronage of Western Ganga Dynasty of Talakad. Chandragupta is said to have died here in 298 BC after he became a Jain monk and assumed an ascetic life style. The cancellation depicts Monolithic statue of Gommateshvara.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post