Before Independence of India Saurashtra state issued the first stamp on Jainism in India on October 18, 1929. This three pies stamp bears a view of Girnar Hills where 23rd Jain Tirthankar Neminath Bhagwan had attained Nirvana. Girnar is an important Jain pilgrimage center.
On May 6, 1935 British Government issued first stamp on Jainism depicting Sheetalnath Jain Temple of Calcutta (now Kolkata) which was constructed in the year 1868 A.D. This one & quarter anna stamp was part of a set of four stamps of temples and shrines issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V's regime.
A stamp of Rs.15/- was issued on Shatrunjaya Temple of Palitana (Gujrat) was issued on 15th August 1949. It is first Tirthankara Bhagwan Rishabhnath's temple built in the year 1618 A.D. and famous for its excellent fine carvings and architecture. This stamp was part of first archeological definitive series of 16 stamps .
On the occasion of 2500th Nirwan Anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir Govenment of India issued 25p stamp on Pawapuri Jal Mandir on 13th November 1974
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