Nepal Pashupati Temple, First Issue

Nepal · 1881 · 1 Anna

This is the first postage stamp issued by Nepal, featuring a depiction of the sacred Pashupati Temple in Kathmandu. The design is framed by ornate patterns and includes inscriptions in Devanagari script. The stamp is notable for its primitive printing on native, handmade paper.

Issued during the Rana dynasty, this stamp marks Nepal's entry into the global postal system. Its production reflects the nation's isolation and self-sufficiency at the time, using local materials and techniques.