Godiji Temple, Mumbai
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Godiji Temple, Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 17, 2012 |
| Denomination | Rs. 5 |
| Quantity | 400,000 |
| Perforation | 13 |
| Printer | India Security Press, Nashik |
| Printing Process | Photo Gravure |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Credit (Designed By) | Sh. Sankha Samanta Smt. Alka Sharma |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 2650 Stamp Number IN 2574 Yvert et Tellier IN 2412 Stanley Gibbons IN 2870 WADP Numbering System - WNS IN013.2012 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Temples |
Godiji temple is situated in the Payadhuni/ Pydhonie area of Mumbai. This Jain temple is celebrating the 200th year of its inception in 2012. Godiji is one of the 1008 names of Parshvanath, the 23rd Tirthankar of Jain religion.
The temple was established in Payadhuni in Vikram Samvat 1868(1812 A.D.). Initially the temple was made of wood. It has been renovated recently with marble. The temple has 226 visible pillars, 16 chambers of worship, 155 idols of precious metals and 83 marble idols. The circular dome in centre stands tall without any support. The idol of Parshvanath in the temple is a major source of attraction. It is believed that the toughest challenges of life can be resolved by offering prayers to Bhagavan Parshvanath at the Godiji temple.
The temple also has a vast library of ancient and modern literature in several languages which include handwritten manuscripts, literature in ancient languages like Sanskrit, Ardhamagadhi, Prakrut.
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