India Mint Stamp
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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: 23.12.2020
Date of issue: 23.12.2020
Pin code: 590016
Pin code: 590016
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Belagavi Fort
PO Name: Belagavi Fort
Description: Kamal Basadi, a Digambar Jain Temple, Belagavi, Karnataka. Built in 1204 AD, Kamal Basadi in the Belagavi Fort. It is part of three temples within the fort that were built in the Chalukya style. Its spire is in the Kadamba Nagara style, and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. This Jain temple was built by Bichchiraja, a minister in the court of Kartavirya IV, a Ratta king. The region is blessed with many temples built by the Rattas at that time. The main deity is Lord Neminath, sitting in Padmasana posture. The original idol of Basadi was removed from here during enemy attacks centuries ago and is now kept at Chikka Basadi in the city which dates back to the 11th century, was found in a forest and predates the temple. Next to the serene idol is a large Kalpavriksha carved in stone which is indeed rare. Statues of mythological animals are adorned at the base of the Kalpavriksha. The idol of Navagraha Tirthankar is also installed inside the sanctum sanctorum, which is extremely rare.
Description: Kamal Basadi, a Digambar Jain Temple, Belagavi, Karnataka. Built in 1204 AD, Kamal Basadi in the Belagavi Fort. It is part of three temples within the fort that were built in the Chalukya style. Its spire is in the Kadamba Nagara style, and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. This Jain temple was built by Bichchiraja, a minister in the court of Kartavirya IV, a Ratta king. The region is blessed with many temples built by the Rattas at that time. The main deity is Lord Neminath, sitting in Padmasana posture. The original idol of Basadi was removed from here during enemy attacks centuries ago and is now kept at Chikka Basadi in the city which dates back to the 11th century, was found in a forest and predates the temple. Next to the serene idol is a large Kalpavriksha carved in stone which is indeed rare. Statues of mythological animals are adorned at the base of the Kalpavriksha. The idol of Navagraha Tirthankar is also installed inside the sanctum sanctorum, which is extremely rare.
Kamal Basadi is divided into three parts Mukhamtap, Antaral and Garbhagriha. The ceiling of the Mukhamantapa is adorned with an inverted lotus with 72 petals. Each petal has a carved statue of a Tirthankara (three sets of 24 Tirthankaras each, with one set representing one of the three eras – past, present and future). There are eight pillars at the eight corners of the Mukhamantapa with a guardian deity carved on each of them. He is the guardian deity of Ashta Dikpal or eight directions. The inner chambers are adorned with carved screens, Gajalakshmi, floral patterns and elaborate work on the pillars and ceiling. Several literary and historical references suggest the presence of a total of 108 Jain temples in the region. Only the Kamal Basadi is seen which has deities inside while the other two ruined temples do not have any idols. This fort was built much later, and there are images of Jina in a sitting posture painted on several stones on the walls of the fort. To mark the 816th anniversary of the iconic monument, The Department of Posts and Bharatesh Education Trust jointly Issued a Picture Post Card, a Special Cover and a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation was released on 23.12.2020.
Kamal Basadi is divided into three parts Mukhamtap, Antaral and Garbhagriha. The ceiling of the Mukhamantapa is adorned with an inverted lotus with 72 petals. Each petal has a carved statue of a Tirthankara (three sets of 24 Tirthankaras each, with one set representing one of the three eras – past, present and future). There are eight pillars at the eight corners of the Mukhamantapa with a guardian deity carved on each of them. He is the guardian deity of Ashta Dikpal or eight directions. The inner chambers are adorned with carved screens, Gajalakshmi, floral patterns and elaborate work on the pillars and ceiling. Several literary and historical references suggest the presence of a total of 108 Jain temples in the region. Only the Kamal Basadi is seen which has deities inside while the other two ruined temples do not have any idols. This fort was built much later, and there are images of Jina in a sitting posture painted on several stones on the walls of the fort. To mark the 816th anniversary of the iconic monument, The Department of Posts and Bharatesh Education Trust jointly Issued a Picture Post Card, a Special Cover and a Permanent Pictorial Cancellation was released on 23.12.2020.