Date Of Issue:-28.01.2012.

Cover sent by :-Mr Sunil Mishra, Gorakhpur

Special Covers, Carried Covers, Special Cancellation Covers of 2011.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

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Rocpex-2011, Tiruchirappalli-150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

Contributed by:- Mr Kishore Chennai,

 Special Covers, Carried Covers, Special Cancellation Covers of 2011.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

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Date Of Issue:-26.11.2011.

Greetings Telegrams issued by Maharashtra Telecommunications.The Envelope and Form shows Gateway of India.

Design – 12/16

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

Date Of Issue:-04.01.2012.

Complete 16 designs of Rajasthan important places  issued during Rajpex 2012.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

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MAHAPEX 2012  - The Maharahtra and Goa Circle State Level Philatelic Exhibition was held at Pune from 13 to 16 Jan 2012. Two covers were released everyday during the Four days of Exhibition.

Cover no MH/07/12 –  Ganjifa , handmade and hand Painted playing Cards

Cover no MH/08/12 – Bharat Ratna Maharshi Karve’s Zopadi

1.Special Cover – Ganjifa , handmade and hand Painted playing Cards – By India Post

Ganjifa is a term commonly used for hand-made and hand-painted traditional playing cards prevalent in India since medieval times. The art and games of these cards gained popularity in India during the 16 th century and especially under the rule of Mughal emperor Akbar.

Ganjifa cards are of historical importance besides holding aesthetic and artistic value. They serve a social purpose by bringing people together, providing entertainment and by popularising socio-cultural themes. The cards are also used as souvenirs.

2. Special Cover – Bharat Ratna Maharshi Karve’s Zopadi– By India Post

Maharshi Karve’s was a prominent social reformer of his time in India in the field of welfare of womankind. Maharshi Karve was one of the pioneers in India in breaking with extraordinary fortitude and perseverance the above harsh social mores against womankind. He promoted education of women and freedom for widows to remarry if they wished to do so. The Government of India recognized his reform work by awarding him Padma Vibhushan in 1955 and highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna in 1958.

Date Of Issue:-16.01.2012.

Contributed by :-Mr Mahender Sharma, Guwahati

Special Covers, Carried Covers, Special Cancellation Covers of 2012.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

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Special Covers, Carried Covers, Special Cancellation Covers of 2011.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

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Design – 3/16

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.

Complete 16 designs of Rajasthan important places  issued during Rajpex 2012.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

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Design – 2/16

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

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur is one of the largest forts in forts. It is also the most magnificent fort in Jodhpur, infact, in the whole Rajasthan. The fort is amongst the popular tourist places in India. It is situated on a 150 m high hill. It was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459. The Mehrangarh Fort can be reached from the city, 5 kms below, through a circular road.

Jodhpur Mehrangarh Fort History is related to Rao Jodha. He became the fifteenth Rathore ruler in 1458. One year after his accession, Jodha was advised to move his capital to a safer place. The one thousand years old Mandore fort was slowly and gradually deteriorating. This led to the foundation of Mehrangarh Fort.

Date Of Issue:-04.01.2012.

Complete 16 designs of Rajasthan important places  issued during Rajpex 2012.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

http://www.indianstampghar.com/series-6/

ATM – the German abbreviation for  “Automatenmarken”,  i.e. postage labels from electronic stamp vending machines – exist since 1969. They are – according to the Postal Law of the UPU (passed at the UPU Congress at Hamburg, 1984) – postage stamps that are printed by electronic stamp vending machines. After inserting the necessary amount of money (coins, banknotes etc.) the customer usually gets a stamp directly printed on (security) paper by the machine. In all respects (denomination of value and country, symbol of the postal authorities etc.) this stamp corresponds to the traditional postage stamp.

Five ATM stamps from Spain on Architecture theme issued from different Cities like Madrid,Zaragoza,Lagrono etc. The Postal tariff and date are printed through the vending Machine.

This is an amazing relatively new field of Philately. We shall cover on this aspect in days to come.

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

Special Covers, Carried Covers, Special Cancellation Covers of 2011.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

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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.

2011 Indian Stamps  At a Glance, Click on below link:-

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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.

2011 Indian Stamps  At a Glance, Click on below link:-

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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.

2011 Indian Stamps  At a Glance, Click on below link:-

http://www.indianstampghar.com/indian-stamps-2011/

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.

2011 Indian Stamps  At a Glance, Click on below link:-

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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

Complete 25 designs of Buddhist Heritage Sites  issued during Jammu Stamp Show 2011.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

http://www.indianstampghar.com/series-4/

Complete 17 designs of Jammu Sites  issued during Jammu Stamp Show 2011.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

http://www.indianstampghar.com/series-3/

Complete 31 designs of UNESCO Heritage Sites  issued during Jammu Stamp Show 2011.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

http://www.indianstampghar.com/series-2/

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.

Complete 25 designs of Buddhist Heritage Sites  issued during Jammu Stamp Show 2011.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

http://www.indianstampghar.com/series-4/

Complete 17 designs of Jammu Sites  issued during Jammu Stamp Show 2011.View at a Glance, Click on below link:-

http://www.indianstampghar.com/series-3/