Hinduism/Hindu Gods

Special Covers Gandhi 2006 – Rajbhasa Diwas.

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Special Covers Gandhi 2006 – Rajbhasa Diwas.

11th Inter School StateLevel Stamp Exhibition was held in Jaipur from 14 to 16 Sep 2006. A Special Cover on Rajbhasa Diwas (National Language Day) was issued on 14 Sep 2006 at Jaipur.

The Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi as Rajbhasa on 14 Sep 1949. The Cover design depicts Hindi Book with Mahatma Gandhi and his quote in the Hindi Language.

The Special Cancellation depicts Hindi letter “OM” and slogan “Learn Hindi- Write Hindi”. We are celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

special cover gandhi rajbhasa day
SPECIAL COVER GANDHI 2006- RAJBHASA DIWAS

Stamps on Shiva & Vishnu Temples – Triangular Stamps of Thailand -2005

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Building Gables – Triangular Stamps of Thailand -2005

Thailand issued a set of Four triangular stamps in a  strip of five se-tenants on Building Gables on 04 Aug 2005. These stamps feature Architecture, Cave Temples and Sculptures.

5 Baht – Scripture Library at Wat Phra Sing at Woramahawihan.

5 Baht -Uposatha Hall at Wat Khao Bandai It. (Temple in Caves in Phetchaburi)

5 Baht – Phra Prang at Wat Phra Phai Luang.12th or 13th Century Temple built by Angkor King and dedicated to Vishnu.

5 Baht – Prasat Phanom Rung. It is a Hindu Khmer Temple complex set up on an extinct Volcano at 402 metres in Buriram Province of Thailand. It is a Shiva Temple

THAILAND SCULPTURES
THAILAND SCULPTURES 2005

Stamps of the World on Diwali

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Stamps of the World on Diwali

Diwali -The Festival of Lights is one of the most beautiful festivals celebrated all over the World . A number of countries have issued stamps on Diwali or Deepawali. I am listing a few of them .

FDC DIWALI CANADA MS 2017
FDC DIWALI CANADA 2017 – MINIATURE SHEET

 

FDC DIWALI CANADA 2V 2017
FDC DIWALI CANADA 2V 2017
FDC DIWALI USA 2016
FDC DIWALI USA 2016
FDC DIWALI ISRAEL 2012
FDC DIWALI ISRAEL 2012
FDC DIWALI ISRAEL 2012 BRO
FDC DIWALI ISRAEL 2012 BROCHURE
DIWALI SINGAPORE
STAMPS OF SINGAPORE 2002 -DIWALI
FDC DIWALI SL 2003
FDC SRI LANKA 2003 -DEEPAWALI

 

Bicentenary Jain Swetambar Panchayati Temple Kolkata – Special Covers 2015

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Bicentenary Jain Swetambar Panchayati Temple Kolkata – Special Covers 2015

A Special Cover was issued at Kolkata on 24 Jan 2015 to mark Bi-Centenary Celebrations of Jain Swetambar Panchayati Temple located at Cotton street Kolkata. It is a temple dedicated to 16th Jain Tirthankar Shanti Nath Bhagwan.

SPECIAL COVER JAINISM KOLKATA
SPECIAL COVER -JAIN SWETAMBER PANCHAYATI TEMPLE KOLKATA – 2015
SPECIAL COVER JAINISM KOLKATA PP
SPECIAL COVER PRESENTATION PACK – BICENTENARY JAIN SWETAMBER PANCHAYTI TEMPLE KOLKATA -2015

Varkala Beach – Special Covers of India 2017

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Varkala Beach – Special Covers of India 2017

Varkala Beach in Kerala is also known as Papanasham Beach .It is located in Varkala Thiruvananthapuram along Arabian Sea part of Indian Ocean. Papanasham means wash away sins.It is believed that a dip in Papanasham beach washes away all sins.

Varkal beach is the only beach in Southern Kerala where cliffs are adjacent to Arabian Sea. These tertiary sedimentary formation cliffs area unique geological feature and are known as Varkala Formation.

SPL CVR VARKALA
SPECIAL COVER VARKALA BEACH -KERALA -2017

A two thousand year old Janardana Swamy temple stands on cliffs overlooking the beach. Sivagiri mutt is also located on Sivagiri hills.

A Special cover was issued by Kerala Postal Circle on Varkala beach on 25 Jul 2017. The Cover and cancellation carry a beautiful illustration of the beach.

Cover No KL-23/2017.

 

Thanjavur Thavil – Special Cover – India 2015

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Thanjavur Thavil – Special Cover – India 2015

Thanjavur or Tanjore is a historic temple town in Tamil Nadu rich for its cultural Heritage. Thavil is a traditional musical instrument of the ancient city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. Thavil is a barrel shaped percusion instrument -the hollowed shell usually made of Jackfruit wood.

An integral part of Carnatic music in Thanjavur the rhytmic sound of Thavil is produced by striking the skin of the heavy drum with a short stick .Thavil is played usually in the cultural ,social and religious events in Thanjavur.

A Special cover on Thanjavur Thavil was issued on 03 Sep 2015 during Thanjaipex 2015.

Cover No TN/28/2015

SPL CVR THANJAVUR THAVIL
SPECIAL COVERS INDIA 2015 – THANJAVUR THAVIL – THANJAIPEX 2015

Thanjavur Art Plate – Special Cover – India 2015

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Thanjavur Art Plate – Special Cover – India 2015

Thanjavur or Tanjore is a historic temple town in Tamil Nadu rich for its cultural Heritage. The creation of Thanjavur art plate is credited to Raja Serfoji II (1797-1832) the Maratha ruler of Thanjavur Tamilnadu who directed his royal artisans to create an object that would reflect the glory of his Kingdom. Silver brass and Copper are encrusted on to each other to create this stunning & beautiful piece of art . The effect of silver in high relief on reddish copper ground is unusual and striking. This art plate has secured Geographical indication in the year 2006.

A Special Cover released on 03 Sep 2015 features this unique piece of Art. The Art Plate and Cancellation feature the World Famous Brihadeeswarar Temple of Thanjavur.This cover was issued during Thanjaipex 2015.

Cover No TN/27/15

SPL CVR THANJAVUR PLATE
SPECIAL COVER THANJAVUR ART PLATE