Khajuraho Millenium -Stamp of India -1999.
The Temples of Khajuraho were built during the 9th to 12th century. Most of the temples are decorated with sculptures of Gods, Goddesses, apsaras etc. They are Hindu and Jain temples.
Date of issue- 06 Mar 1999 Print run- One million.
The stamp depicts one of the sculptures “Apsara removing a thorn from her foot” .A picture of Visvanatha temple dated 999 AD is shown on First Day Cover. FDC is listed with the cancellation of 1 CBPO.
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.
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)
Monasteries of Bhutan – Miniature Sheet Bhutan 2015.
Bhutan issued a miniature sheet containing six Stamps Nu 30 each on 03 Nov 15 on Monasteries of Bhutan. he Monasteries featured are
Kurjey Lhakhang Monastery (1652) Bhumtang
Jambey Lhakhang (7th Century) Bhumtang
Kyichu Lhakhang (7th Century) Lango Gewog
Changangkha Lhakhang (12th Century)
Gangteng Monastery (1613) Wangdue Phodrang
Tango Monastery (1688) Thimpu Valley
Malaysian Festivals on Stamps -2012.
Malaysia issued stamps on Festivals on 27 Sep 2012. All are 60 sen stamps. Two stamps listed below feature Hari Raya Aidiladha, Pesta Kaul festivals & Lepa Regatta.
Malaysian Festivals on Stamps -2012.
Malaysia issued stamps on Festivals on 27 Sep 2012. All are 60 sen stamps. Two stamps listed below feature Chinese New Year and Thaipusam festivals.
Aerogramme India – Rock-Cut Rathas Mahabalipuram – 2004
Year of Issue -2004
Printing Press -India Security Press (ISP) Nashik
Denomination – Rupees 8.50
Stamp Design –Rock-Cut Rathas Mahabalipuram
Theme – Architecture, Tourism, Religious
Rock-Cut Rathas Mahabalipuram- The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram is a collection of 7th and 8th-century religious monuments in the coastal resort town of Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is on Coromandel coast of Bay Of Bengal.
Advertisement – The advertisement on the aerogramme features Tamil Nadu tourism. It has a caption Celestial glory manifested in majestic temples. Meenakshi temple in Madurai is a Hindu temple dedicated to Meenakshi (a form of Parvati) and her consort Sundareshwar (a form of Shiva).
