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: 02.01.1989
Date of issue: 02.01.1989
Pin code: 574216
Pin code: 574216
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Dharmasthala
PO Name: Dharmasthala
Description: Dharmasthala is an Indian temple village on the banks of the Nethravathi River in the Belthangadi taluk of the Dakshina Kannada district. The village is known for its Dharmasthala Temple which houses the shrine of Shiva, Manjunatha, Ammanavaru, Chandranath and the Dharma Daivas (Guardian Spirits of Dharma) namely Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumaraswamy and Kanyakumari. Dharmasthala is known for it's beautiful surroundings and Sri Manjunatheswara Temple. Lord Manjunatheswara, a form of Shiva is worshipped here as are the native 'Daivas'. The temple priests are Vaishnavaite Brahmins and the head of Dharmasthala Kshetra, the Heggade is a Jain by faith. The cancellation depicts front view of Sri Manjunatheswara Temple.
Description: Dharmasthala is an Indian temple village on the banks of the Nethravathi River in the Belthangadi taluk of the Dakshina Kannada district. The village is known for its Dharmasthala Temple which houses the shrine of Shiva, Manjunatha, Ammanavaru, Chandranath and the Dharma Daivas (Guardian Spirits of Dharma) namely Kalarahu, Kalarkayi, Kumaraswamy and Kanyakumari. Dharmasthala is known for it's beautiful surroundings and Sri Manjunatheswara Temple. Lord Manjunatheswara, a form of Shiva is worshipped here as are the native 'Daivas'. The temple priests are Vaishnavaite Brahmins and the head of Dharmasthala Kshetra, the Heggade is a Jain by faith. The cancellation depicts front view of Sri Manjunatheswara Temple.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post