Nevada, USA, June 12, 2017: Kuil Sri Kandaswamy Hindu temple of Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur has been featured on a postal stamp. Pos Malaysia Berhad has received a huge applause from Hindus for such a wonderful decision.
The 60 sen (cents) postal stamp showcases the grand Sri Kandaswamy Temple. The temple was inaugurated in 1902 and huge 'Vasanta Mandapam', and golden 'Kodimaram', sacred pond 'Skandapuspakarani', 'Yagasalai Peedam', and holy Kadambam tree are the acclaimed features of the temple.
Lord Visvakarman was regarded as the universal builder or architect, presiding over the Hindu treatise on architecture – 'Sthapatyaveda'. Ancient 'Silpasastra' guided on the ritualistic significance and symbolic depictions of the architectures.
Apart from paying homage to these abode of worship, such stamps with Hindu temples would also raise awareness about Hinduism which is the oldest and the third largest religion in the world, conveying a rich philosophical insight.
Popular Hindu activist Rajan Zed noted that Hinduism has always been very rich in architecture which concerned the geometric layout of the altars and remarked "as most of the countries in the world presently housed traditionally built and designed Hindu temples where the Hindus of that area regularly visited and worshiped, the postal services of these countries should come forth and issue new postal stamps honoring and portraying these temples."
The temple, Sri Kandaswamy Kovil, opens regularly at 5.30 in the morning and proceeds with its multiple ritualistic affairs and daily worship services including the '1008 Sangga Abishegam for RM 1981. The chief priest is Parameswara Kurukkal and the President is K. Aruljothi.
Pos Malaysia Berhad is the major postal delivery service of Malaysia whose history dates back to the early 1800s. Mohd. Shukrie Mohd Salleh is the Chief Executive Officer.