Stamps on ARPHILA 75 Paris – France 1974
France issued stamps on International Stamp Exhibition ARPHILA 75 held in Paris. Stamps were issued with labels on ARPHILA 75
14 Sep 1974 – 2.00 Franc – Juan Miro
16 Nov 1974- 2.00 Franc – Tapestry by Georges Mathieu -Tribute to Nicholas F
Indian Miniature Paintings on German Stamps- GDR 1979
Indian Miniature Paintings on German Stamps issued by GDR on 02 Oct 1979.
20 Pf- Durga Miniature (18th Century) 35 Pf- Mahavira Miniature (15-16 Century). Both from Berlin State Library.
50 Pf – Ragini Todi (17th Century) 70 Pf- Asaviri Ragini (17th Century) Both from State Museum Berlin.
Historical Art Craft -Stamps of GDR 1976.
GDR issued stamps on Historical Art Craft on 19 Oct 1976.
10 Pf – Pot 20 Pf – Lid Vase 25 Pf -Centrepiece
35 Pf – Load Bearer 70 Pf – Vase
Miniature Sheets on Atsara (Acharya) of Bhutan 2015.
Atsara is derived from Sanskrit word Acharya (Holy Teacher). Atsaras are clown figures who entertain the crowd at Tshechus.
Two miniature sheets were issued by Bhutan on 10 Sep 2015 on Atsara(Acharya) of Bhutan. Miniature Sheet with one stamp of 40 Nu and a miniature sheet with six stamps of 20 Nu each.
Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism-Bhutan Miniature Sheet 2016.
The Ashtamangala are a sacred suite of Eight auspicious signs endemic to various religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism etc. In Buddhism, these eight symbols of good fortune represent the offerings made by Gods to Shakyamuni Buddha immediately after he attained enlightenment. Tibetan Buddhists use a particular set for use in household and public art.
Bhutan issued a miniature sheet of one stamp of Nu 60 denomination on 16 April 2016 depicting the Tashi Tagye -eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism.
Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism-Bhutan Miniature Sheet 2016.
The Ashtamangala are a sacred suite of Eight auspicious signs endemic to various religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism etc. In Buddhism, these eight symbols of good fortune represent the offerings made by Gods to Shakyamuni Buddha immediately after he attained enlightenment. Tibetan Buddhists use a particular set for use in household and public art.
Bhutan issued a miniature sheet of eight stamps (each of Nu 30 denomination) on 16 April 2016 depicting the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism. The symbols featured on stamps are
Sernya (Golden Fish)
Drami (Eternal Knot)
Meto Pema (Lotus)
Khorlo (Wheel of Wisdom)
Gyeltshen(Victory Banner)
Bumpa ( Treasure Vase)
Dungkar ( Conch Shell)
Dhug (Parasol)
World’s Largest Statues of Seated Buddha- Bhutan Miniature Sheet 2016
Bhutan issued a miniature sheet with four stamps of 30 Nu each featuring World’s largest statues of seated Buddha – Buddha Dordenma and Guru Rinpoche. The MS was issued on 06 September 2016.
