JAIN STAMPS
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RELEASE OF SPECIAL COVER BEARING IMAGES
OF MAHAVIR AND BUDDHA
Bihar
State of India is an important pilgrimage center of JAIN & BUDDHA Religions.
It is the land of Bhagwan Mahaveer and Bhagwan Buddha. On 24th Dec. 2002, a
beautiful multi-colored special cover has been released at Patna to mark the TTM
2002 by the Bihar Postal Circle. This special cover bears images of both the
Gods with their Temples. Left side picture is of Gautam Buddha with Shanti Stupa
situated at Rajgir (Bihar) & right side picture is of Lord Mahaveer with
Lotus Temple at Pawapuri (Bihar). "BHAGWAN BUDDHA EVAM MAHAVEER KEE DHARTI
KO SHAT-SHAT PRANAM" is printed in the bottom in Hindi. The Special Cover
is available for sale at the Price Rs. 15/- each from the Chief Postmaster,
Philatelic Bureau, Patna G.P.O. 800 001. Information Courtesy: Mr,. Sudhir
Jain, Satna. E-mail : mrsudhirjain@yahoo.com,
www.geocities.com/mrsudhirjain
& Mr. Pradip Jain, philapradip@hotmail.com,
www.philapradip.com
STAMP
ISSUED ON TRIBHUVAN TILAK CHUDAMANI tEMPLE AND BHATTARAK SWAMIJI
On the occasion of Third year Pattabhisheka Vardhanthyutsava of His Holiness
Swastishri Bhattarak Charukirti Panditacharyavarya Swamiji of Sri Jain Math,
Moodbidri (Karnataka), a special cover has been issued on 29th August 2002 at
Moodbidri and Indian Postal Department has provided a special pictorial
cancellation. This beautiful special cover depict photographs of famous
Tribhuvan Tilak Chudamani Temple (Thousand Pillars Temple) and Bhattarak Swamiji.
Special cancellation bears line sketches of Tirthankar with cow & lion
drinking water jointly in the same pot.
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STAMP IN HONOUR OF ACHARYA ANAND RISHI
JI MAHARAJ
Postal
department has issued a multi-colored of Rs. 4/- stamp in honour of renowned
Acharya Anand Rishiji Maharaj on 9th august 2002. Acharya Anand Rishiji Maharaj
was one such soul, whose contributions in the social and educational spheres
have been a prolific and significant as his spiritual guidance to his followers.
He was born at Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) in August 1900 and received initiation
from Ratan Rishiji Maharaj at the age of 13, thereby formally committing himself
to a life of spiritual pursuits and service to humanity. He Mastered the Jain
Scriptures as well as ancient philosophical texts of Sanskrit language. His
teachings were deep rooted in love, non-violence and tolerance. He was
proficient in nine languages and wrote extensively in Marathi and Hindi. He had
founded numerous educational and religious institutions and also rejuvenated
many ailing institutions and founded magazines. He was bestowed with the title
of "Acharya" in the year 1965 and left for his heavenly abode in the
year 1992. News Courtesy: Mr. Sudhir Jain, mrsudhirjain@yahoo.com
POSTAL COVER & STAMP ON TRIBHUVAN
TILAK CHUDAMANI TEMPLE
On the occasion of Third year Pattabhisheka Vardhanthyutsava of His Holiness
Swastishri Bhattarak Charukirti Panditacharyavarya Swamiji of Sri Jain Math,
Moodbidri (Karnataka), a special cover has been issued on 29th Augurt 2002 at
Moodbidri and Indian Postal Department has provided a special pictorial
cancellation. This beautiful special cover depict photographs of famous
Tribhuvan Tilak Chudamani Temple (Thousand Pillars Temple) and Bhattarak Swamiji.
Special cancellation bears line skatches of Tirthankar with cow & lion
drinking water jointly in the same pot. News Courtesy: Mr. Sudhir Jain, mrsudhirjain@yahoo.com
POSTAL STAMP ON JAIN RULER
CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA RELEASED
Indian
Government has issued a postage stamp on Jain ruler Chandragupta Maurya. Shri
Ram Vilas Paswan, Minister of Communications released this stamp in the
denomination of Rs.4 at Kanpur on July 21, 2001. A brief write up on
Chandragupta Maurya has been sent to "Ahimsa Times" by Shri.
Sudhir Jain - mrsudhirjain@hotmail.com
which is reproduced herein in below.
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CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA
Chandragupta
Maurya, a historical Jain ruler, stands out as one among the most colorful
personalities of Indian history. He conquered many states including
MAGADHA and formed a vast MAURYAN EMPIRE with the capital at Pataliputra in 322
B.C. He was a far-sighted ruler, who not only expanded his territories, but also
established a well-organized administrative system and gave it a sound financial
base, thus laying the foundation for an
enduring empire. Chandragupta Maurya had set a high ideal
and is stated to have believed that his
happiness lay in the happiness of his subjects and that
in their troubles lay his troubles. Chandragupta's reign lasted for about 25
years.Having been influenced by the Jain saint Bhadrabahu Swami, he adopted
Jainism. He is believed to have abdicated the throne in favour of his son
Bindusara and pursued a spiritual life thereafter. Born in a poor family as
PATALIPUTRA, with the inspiration and able guidance of CHANAKYA, he conquered
many states including MAGADHA and GREEKS and forms a vast MAURYAN EMPIRE.
During his begin INDIA prospered and developed a lot in the terms of Trade
& Commerce, Art & Culture. He adopted JAINISM, renounced the worldly
affairs, became disciple of Jain Muni Bhadrabahu Swami and followed him to South
India where at SRAVANBELGOLA (Karnatak) he spent his last days, (298 B.C.). A
hill there was called after him as CHANDRAGIRI, where his foot prints are still
available. He encouraged the Coinage system in his empire in place of barter
system.
Postal
Stamp on Bhamashah - January 2001
In the memory of Late Shri Bhamashah, great philanthropist of Mewar, Rajasthan,
a postage stamp has been issued by the Government of India.Bhamashah was born on
25th June, 1547 in a respectable Oswal Jain family of Chittore-Garh. He was the
Commander, Chief Minister, colleague and supporter of Maharana Pratap and had
given him generous and bountiful financial support to the Maharana to enable him
to regain his lost empire from Akbar.
POSTAL STAMP ON SHRI.
V.SHANTARM - OUTSTANDING JAIN PERSONALITY
On 18th Nov. 2001 Indian Postal department has issued a stamp on renowned Film
Producer Shri V. Shantaram. He was Jain and honoured with JAIN SAMAJ RATNA
award. He was born on 18th November 1901 in a reputed Jain family at Kolhapur,
and entered the world of drama at the tender age of 12. Shantaram has many
firsts to his credits, during his Prabhat days. These include the first
children's film, Ranisaheba, in 1930, first use of a camera trolly in 1931, for
the silent film Chandrasena, first Marathi talkie Ayodhyecha Raja in 1933, the
first colour film Sairendhri in 1933, production of gramophone records from the
original sound track in 1934, use of telephoto lens for Amrit Manthan in 1935,
first animation film Jambukaka in 1936, and the first utilisation of
back-projection for Amar Jyoti in 1937.
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Shantaram
has made many outstanding contribution to the development and enrichment of
Indian Cinema. A
pioneer to the core, crusader and master craftsman, he has invested his
films, not only with directorial excellence but also technical advancement,
artistic and cultural values. Known for bold experimenting with technique and
themes, he has given Indian Cinema many socially purposeful films. His films
have gathered many National and International awards. Shantaram made his mark on
the International film scene when Amar Jyoti received a Certificate of Merit at
the venice Film Festival in 1936. Amar Bhoopali was named for Best Sound
Recording from the Centre National de La Cinematographic, at the Cannes Film
Festival in 1952. The film which was Shantaram's crowning glory was Do Aankhen
Bara Haath, winning awards from the Hollywood Press Association, the Berlin Film
Festival, and His Holiness the Pope's Catholic Award. It was named Best film of
1957 at the National Film Awards. Shantaram's other films to get awards were
Sehra and Geet Gaya Patharone, both for colour photography.
Shantaram was named Best Director for the Filmfare Award in 1956 for his film
Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje, and the BFJA award as Best Director for the film
Parbat Pe Apna Dera in 1945. Jhunj won the Maharashtra State Award for Best
Editing in 1975. Awards in memory have been instituted by Central Government and
Maharashtra State Government, and the V. Shantaram Motion Picture Scientific
Research and Cultural Foundation, established in 1993, shortly after the
maestro's death, offers various awards to film makers, presented on 18th
November each year being Shantaram's birth anniversary.
Shantaram was honoured with Padmabhushan in 1992. He has been connected with
various film institutions, being a member of the Film Advisory Board and Central
Board of Film Censors. He was the founder President of the Film Producers Guild
of India, member of the S. K. Patil Film Inquiry Committee, and founder member
of the Children's Film Society. Courtesy Shri Sudhir Jain(
www.geocities.com )
POSTAL
STAMPS ON GANDHIJI AND SAINT SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRAJI
On the occasion of 133rd Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a special cover
has been issued by the Indian Postal Department on 2-10-2002 at Patna. This
special cover is also related to JAINISM. In the picture printed on the special
cover, Gandhiji is sitting with renowned Jain spiritual Saint Shrimad
Rajchandraji. Significance of picture is - before going to U.K. for higher
studies, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi met the Jain spiritual leader Shrimad
Ramchandraji, who preached him the principles of TRUTH & NON-VIOLENCE, which
eventually led him to become a "MAHATMA". Indian Postal Department
also provided a special cancellation on this cover which bears most beloved
slogan of Mahatma Gandhi "ISHWAR ALLAH TERO NAAM, SABKO SANMATI DE
BHAGWAN". Courtesy:
Mr. Sudhir Jain, E-mail mrsudhirjain@yahoo.com
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