Government of India on 14th October 2009 released two stamps on the Jain Heritage Temples - Ranakpur Temple and Dilwara Temples. Each of these stamps are of denomination Rpees 5.
I visited both these temples in December 2004, when I toured the State of Rajasthan.
I visited both these temples in December 2004, when I toured the State of Rajasthan.
Ranakpur Temples: Located in Ranakpur (State: Rajasthan) this 15th century temple is famous world-wide for their intricate and superb architectural style. This temple is wholly constructed in light colored marble covering an total area of 48000 sq feet. There are more than 1400 exquisitely carved pillars that support the temple.
Dilwara Temples: Located in Mount Abu (State: Rajasthan) these temples of 11th to the 13th century AD are world famous for their minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels in marble. The specialty of these temples is externally they look very plane. This temple is on World Heritage Monuments list.
Dilwara Temples: Located in Mount Abu (State: Rajasthan) these temples of 11th to the 13th century AD are world famous for their minutely carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels in marble. The specialty of these temples is externally they look very plane. This temple is on World Heritage Monuments list.
Wow! Excellent post! Not too long ago, I used to be fascinated about Philately! But, sadly, it has worn off a bit now!
ReplyDeleteNicely shot and what a beautiful temple.
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Your country is full of grandeur to the mailing cellos are beautiful, thanks for your visit Have a nice dayA Salute to José Ramón
ReplyDeleteI've always been interested in the Jains but never realised they had dedicated temples. The ceilings are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThose temples are magnificent. I love stamps, I collected them when I was a kid.;) My aunt lived in Botswana for a while and even designed some of the country's stamps in the 80's.;)
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i liked the top part of this temple very much!
ReplyDeleteI am lucky to have visited both places.
ReplyDeleteDid you buy the stamps as collective items?
ReplyDeleteYes Rajesh heard about this temples! They are amazing structures!
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh! The temples are fabulous, so the stamp collection must be great!! I've to get back to Rajasthan...
ReplyDeletePS: missing your comments at Blogtrotter Two... :-(
Beautiful temples and such a lovely blue sky for a background! Really interesting stamps, too. Marvelous post and photos for the day, Rajesh! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Great to see the government celebrating beautiful heritage buildings in their stamps. Always enjoy visiting your sky watch posts to see what treats you have found to share with other bloggers.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful collector's stamps.
ReplyDeleteAnother great structure!
Thank you for sharing.
A wonderful sight under the blue sky. Monuments that belong to the wonders of the world.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of that impressive building. Beautiful architecture....and beautiful stamps as well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and impressive architecture! I used to collect stamps, I would have love to have the new ones :)
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Your monuments are always a joy to behold. Very nice skies in the stamps.
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Once upon a time I loved collecting stamps. India must have a good collection.
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Unbelievable detail in this architecture...I can't imagine standing before it...truly impressive beyond words.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful building, very nice shot
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful architecture.I used to collect stamps. Fantastic shots.
ReplyDeleteAlways look forward to seeing what great building you will share with us. There are so many interesting things in your world. I enjoy your blog very much.
ReplyDeleteI used to collect stamps and it would be nice to have this in the collection. That's quite an awesome place. I'm also impressed that it seems well-preserved.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh, This temple looks ornate - not plain! I cannot believe the intricacy of the carvings - I enlarged for a better view. Also - not a cloud in that sky!
ReplyDeleteNice captures Rajesh, those stamps are awesome!!
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exquisite work!
ReplyDeleteIt's been ages since I wanted to visit Mount Abu!!! Still not done!!!
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The artistry in stone carvings in these temples always facinates me..such wonderful craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteTrue works of Art.
Nice that govt. signifies the marvel in stamps! Good to know about these places.
ReplyDeleteThe stamps make me wish I were a collector! They'e done a good job catching the essence of these beautiful cathedrals.
ReplyDeleteRajesh: That was a neat story of the stamps and a neat view of the temple though your eyes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful skies and stamps too, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteI like how the stamps show details of some of the intricate carvings. Beautiful sky and architecture images also.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful detail.
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Those are beautiful stamps and I'm always happy when a nation puts heritage sites on beautiful stamps. The Ranakpur Temple is exquisite.
ReplyDeleteAre you a philatelist? More fascinating and grand temples! I can see why that marble Dilwara Temple is on the World Heritage Monument list...it's magnificent!
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be wonderful to have the time and resources to visit all of the World Heritage Sites? I don't now how many that is, so maybe it would take more than one lifetime. Yours are beautiful and makes one long to visit.
ReplyDeleteAgain you captured a beautiful temple.
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ReplyDeletemeraviglioso questo tempio indiano.
Mi piacerebbe molto poterlo visitare e fotografare.
Grazie della tua visita.
Felice sabato.
The Dilwara Temple in Mount Abu is a great experience.... you never realize how rich it is unless you are inside. Like a cave residence
ReplyDeleteThe stamps captured the elaborate architecture.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday, Rajesh.
Very nice love collecting stamps. and temple of days gone by looks great.
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Cheers!
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On the list Rajesh. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteVery pretty stamps, and wonderful architecture. Happy Blue Monday. ~Karen
ReplyDeleteRakesh, Zuzana, Ann, Regina, Mar, Ewok, Eden: Thanks. Philately still interests me. I still spend some time going to the Post Office to check out for new issues.
ReplyDeleteDarryl, Jose, Joshi, Indrani, Greener, Trotter, Sylvia, Mandy, Titania, Carol, Arija, Ford, Siromade, LV, Mama, Barb, Eaglesbrother, Suman: Thanks for the appreciation.
Janice: Thanks. Yes Jains do have beautifully carved temples.
Marites, Sallie, Jacob: Thanks. Philately still interests me. I still spend some time going to the Post Office to check out for new issues.
Kcalpesh, Deepak, J Bar, Jeevan, Fishing Guy, Pam, DianeZ, Robin, George, Oakland, Acharya, Rosadimaggio63, Pie, Sally, Auntie, Jingle, Karen: Thanks for the appreciation.
Bhushavali, Sudhir: Thanks. It is a nice place. You will enjoy your visit there.
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ReplyDeleteHey, it's nice. DO you collect stamps? I collect old coins. It's fun. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteNethra: I do collect both stamps and coins.
Most of the Indian heritage and culture fills us with pride...
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The stamp and the real thing! WOW! Impressed.
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