Date Of Issue:-28.01.2012.

Cover sent by :-Mr Sunil Mishra, Gorakhpur

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Design – 12/16

During Rajpex 2012, 16 designs of Rajasthan important places were introduced.

Date Of Issue:-04.01.2012.

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During Rajpex 2012, 16 designs of Rajasthan important places were introduced.

Ranakpur is a small village in the state of Rajasthan in India. The place is famous for its Ranakpur Temple, which has some splendid carvings and architecture. Built during the 15th Century, these temples are an exquisite example of fantastic architecture. The temple has been carved in Amber stone and has marble interiors. The Ranakpur Jain temple is an important pilgrimage of the Hindus. The Ranakpur temple is dedicated to Adinath or Rishabhji who was a famous Jain Tirthankara.

The massive temple is spread across an area of 48,000 square feet and has 29 huge halls. The temple has four openings opposite and adjacent thus symbolizing the four faced image of Adinath. A splendid creation, one has to visit the temple to bask in the breath taking beauty and astounding carvings.

Date Of Issue:-04.01.2012.

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Issued during Gujpex – 2011 Philatelic Exhibition held in December 2011.

Cover depict Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park:-This first World Heritage Site of Gujarat preserves temples, mosques, tombs, and other structures, dating from around 10th century onwards. Mehmud Begda built a regional capital city here in 16th century. Shaher-ki-Masjid is one of the city buildings that have survived. The mosque is now protected by Archaeological Survey of India.

Date Of Issue:-24.12.2011.

Cover sent by :-Mr Sandeep Chaurasia, Gorakhpur, Our philatelic friend

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. The prime concern of the ASI is the maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.

Date Of Issue:-20.12.2011.

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. The prime concern of the ASI is the maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.

Date Of Issue:-20.12.2011.

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. The prime concern of the ASI is the maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.

Date Of Issue:-20.12.2011.

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, is the premier organization for archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. The prime concern of the ASI is the maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance.

Date Of Issue:-20.12.2011.

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Design – 20/25

During Jammu Stamp Show-2011, 25 designs of Buddhist Heritage Sites in J&K were introduced.

Hanle Monastery is a 17th century Buddhist monastery of the “Red Hat” Tibetan Drukpa Kagyu branch of Tibetan Buddhism located in Hanle Valley. The valley is home to about a thousand people, with about 300 people living in Hanle village. The monastery is home to about ten monks while another 33 or so come regularly for prayers. It is only 19 kilometres or 12 miles from the disputed frontier between India and Chinese-controlled Tibet

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Design – 19/25

During Jammu Stamp Show-2011, 25 designs of Buddhist Heritage Sites in J&K were introduced.

Korzok, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery belonging to the Drukpa Lineage and ancient villageon the western bank of Tsomoriri Lake in Leh District, Ladakh. The highly revered monastery is 300 years old. The Tsomoriri Lake in front of it is also held in reverence, and considered equally sacred by the local people. With the efforts of the WWF-India the Tsomoriri has been pledged as a ‘Sacred Gift for a Living Planet’ by the local community (mostly Chang-pa herdsmen). As a result, the area has been opened up for tourists.

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During Jammu Stamp Show-2011, 25 designs of Buddhist Heritage Sites in J&K were introduced.

The Diskit Gompa of Leh Ladakh dates back to the 14th century and owes its inception to Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong-kha-pa. At the heart of Diskit Monastery is an elevated cupola, which stands adorned with a beautiful fresco that illustrates the Tashilhunpo Gompa of Tibet. There are a number of shrines inside the monastery’s complex, like Kangyu-lang, Tsangyu-lang, etc. Also, hundreds of Mongolian and Tibetan texts have found their storehouse inside these temples.

Diskit Gompa has quite an interesting legend attached to it. It is believed that a Mongol demon once lived here and was considered to be a sworn enemy of Buddhism. He was annihilated near the monastery. However, even after his death, his body kept coming back to the monastery again and again. It is said that even today the wrinkled head and hand of the demon lie inside a temple of the monastery, which is filled with fierce Gods and Goddesses.

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During Jammu Stamp Show-2011, 25 designs of Buddhist Heritage Sites in J&K were introduced.

Hemis Monastery holds the distinction of being the biggest as well as the wealthiest monastery of Ladakh. It dates back to the year 1630 and was founded by the first incarnation of Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso. Hemis Monastery is positioned inside a gorge, at a distance of approximately 47 km from Leh. Belonging to the Dugpa Order, it stands on the western bank of the Indus River. The monastery also boasts of a very rich collection of ancient relics.

The array of items kept inside the monastery consist of a copper-gilt statue of the Lord Buddha, various gold and silver stupas, sacred thankas and several other exquisite objects.

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During Jammu Stamp Show-2011, 25 designs of Buddhist Heritage Sites in J&K were introduced.

The Kushanas, who originally hailed from China, conquered the flourishing city of Taxila including the whole of the Gandhar region in the later period of the 4th century BCE and continued with their regime till 230 BCE. The Kushanas were liberal enough to encourage the Indian art along with the state religion Buddhism. In the ‘golden age’ of Taxila, Kushanas not only supported Buddhism but also built numerous temples and monasteries in and around Taxila. Unfortunately, the invasion of the Sassanian rulers on Gandhara though ended the Kushana’s rule in 230 BCE, but the later also protected Buddhism alike their predecessor till the invasion of the White Huns on Taxila in the 5th century CE, who plundered the city and destroyed the monasteries, temples and viharas of Taxila.
Date Of Issue:-26.11.2011.

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Great Britain issued a set of 12 stamps on 13 Oct 2011 on Heritage sites as an Alphabetical Odyssey. All stamps are IST Class Postage Rates. A FDC with stamps from A-F is shown below.

A- Angel of the North       B- Blackpool Tower     C- Carrick-a-Rede

D- Downing street              E- Edinburgh Castle     F- Forth Railway Bridge.

Great Britain issued a set of 12 stamps on 13 Oct 2011 on Heritage sites as an Alphabetical Odyssey. All stamps are IST Class Postage Rates. A FDC with stamps from G – L  is shown below.

G- Glastonbury Tor       H- Castell Harlech Castle     I- Ironbridge

J-Jodiell Bank                  K- Kursaal                                L- Lindisfarne Priory.