India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Jammu & Kashmir

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 23.10.2022 

Pin code: 180001 

Status: Active

PO Name: Raghunath Bazaar

Description: The Raghunath temple and its other seven temples are unique with elevated Shikhar. The temple was built by Maharaja Gulab Singh and his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh during the period 1835 - 1860 in Jammu City.

A portrait of Maharana Ranbir Singh and an image of Lord Hanuman adorns the site. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Raghunath Ji (Bhagwan Ram). Apart from the main temple, other temples include various incarnations of Lord Vishnu. There is another notable temple of Lord Surya (Surya Dev), which houses various forms of the Lord. There are other shrines inside the temple which contain huge statues of Hindu gods and goddesses. It is noteworthy to mention here that the internal walls of the temple on three sides are covered with gold sheets. It also has a gallery, where various 'Shiv-Lings' and 'Saligrams' are kept. The Raghunath temple contains an unusual embodiment of temple architecture.

A glimpse of Mughal masonry can be seen in the architectural splendour of Raghunath Temple. The carvings and arches catch everyone's attention as they are exceptionally magnificent. There is a library in the temple complex, which contains rare Sanskrit books and manuscripts.