India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 05.02.1991

Pin code: 574104

Status: Active

PO Name: Karkala

Description: Karkala is a town and the headquarters of Karkala taluk in the Udupi district of Karnataka, located about 380 km from Bangalore. It lies near the Western Ghats. The town was called Pandya Nagari during the period of Jain rule, and later became known as Karikallu, then Karkal and finally to Karkala. Karkala is a town of historical importance and a pilgrim centre for Jains. Jainism is widely practised here. The single stone 13 meter high statue of Gomateshwara (Lord Bahubali) is located about 1 km from the center of the town and is the second tallest in Karnataka. The cancellation depicts a seated Tirthankara.

Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post