![The first stamp on Jainism was issued in India by Saurashtra State.](https://i0.wp.com/www.jainheritagecentres.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Stamp_Saurastra.jpg?resize=170%2C106)
The first stamp on Jainism was issued in India by Saurashtra State, a part of India before Independence 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 centre.