Nepal 1910 Pashupatinath Temple

Nepal · 1910 · 4 Paisa

This stamp features an intricate depiction of the Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu temple complex located on the banks of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu. The design is rendered in a single color, highlighting the temple's distinctive pagoda-style architecture. It is part of a definitive series issued during the Rana dynasty.

Issued under the rule of the Rana dynasty, this stamp represents a period of relative isolation for Nepal. The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Shiva in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, underscoring its cultural importance.