Brahma and Kali Temple (1922)

The Brahma and Kali Temple series was between 1914 and 1922 as a way to incorporate local religious iconography and architecture into the stamp designs. These stamps not only served postal functions but also symbolized the diversity of the region under French rule. The Brahma design depicted the Hindu God Brahma sitting under the arch of a temple, on his vehicle – the swan. The denomination was printed on the top left and right corners and ‘ETABLISSEMENTS DE L’INDE’ was printed at the bottom.