Stamps of India – Archaeological Survey Of India – By India Post Set of 2 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 [...]
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Miniature Sheet – Archaeological Survey Of India – By India Post 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 [...]
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Stamps of India – Goa Liberation – Golden Jubilee – By India Post A Special Commemorative Postal Stamp marking the Golden Jubilee of Goa’s Liberation was released on 19.12.2011. in Panaji in the presence of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Smt. Manjula Prasher Secretary, Posts, Government of India. Releasing the stamp, which shows freedom fighters [...]
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Posted in Covers, Flags, India Stamps, Lighthouses, New Issues, Philatelic Covers, Philatelic Items, Special Covers, Thematics, Water on Dec 20th, 2011
First Day Cover – Goa Liberation – Golden Jubilee – By India Post A Special Commemorative Postal Stamp marking the Golden Jubilee of Goa’s Liberation was released on 19.12.2011. in Panaji in the presence of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Smt. Manjula Prasher Secretary, Posts, Government of India. Releasing the stamp, which shows freedom fighters [...]
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Stamps of India – President’s Fleet Review, Mumbai – By India Post Set of 4 Stamps, Issued By India Post The PFRs are only next to the Republic Day parade where the Supreme Commander reviews the combined strength of all the three services. Inherited from the Royal British Navy, PFR takes place once during the [...]
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Indian Stamps – Kavi Pradeep – By India Post Kavi Pradeep was a renowned poet and songwriter who is best known for his patriotic song. In 1997, he was honoured by India’s highest award in Cinema, the Dada Saheb Phalke Awardfor Lifetime Achievement. In a career span, of nearly five decades, Kavi Pradeep, wrote about [...]
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Posted in Buddha, Buddhism, Customised Stamp, Customised Stamp, Elephants, Fauna, India Stamps, My Stamp, New Issues, Personalities, Philatelic Items, Religious, Se-tenant, Sheet Let, Tiger, Wild Life/Animals/Birds on Dec 12th, 2011
My Stamp released with Shanti Stupa, Leh – Jammu Stamp Show-2011 Design – 24/25 During Jammu Stamp Show-2011, 25 designs of Buddhist Heritage Sites in J&K were introduced. Shanti Stupa of Ladakh is located on the hilltop at Changspa. It can be reached quite easily from the Fort Road. The Stupa was constructed by a [...]
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Posted in Archaeology/Historical, Architecture, Buddha, Buddhism, Customised Stamp, Customised Stamp, India Stamps, My Stamp, New Issues, Personalities, Philatelic Items, Religious, Sheet Let, Taj Mahal on Dec 10th, 2011
My Stamp released with Hanle Monastery – Jammu Stamp Show-2011 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 [...]
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Posted in Archaeology/Historical, Architecture, Buddha, Buddhism, Customised Stamp, Customised Stamp, India Stamps, My Stamp, New Issues, Personalities, Philatelic Items, Religious, Sheet Let, Taj Mahal on Dec 9th, 2011
My Stamp released with Korzok Monastery – Jammu Stamp Show-2011 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 [...]
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Posted in Archaeology/Historical, Architecture, Buddha, Buddhism, Customised Stamp, India Stamps, New Issues, Personalities, Religious, Taj Mahal on Dec 8th, 2011
My Stamp released with Diskit Monastery – Jammu Stamp Show-2011 Design – 18/25 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 [...]
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Posted in Archaeology/Historical, Architecture, Buddha, Buddhism, Customised Stamp, Customised Stamp, India Stamps, My Stamp, New Issues, Personalities, Philatelic Items, Religious, Sheet Let, Taj Mahal on Dec 7th, 2011
My Stamp released with Hemis Monastery – Jammu Stamp Show-2011 Design – 17/25 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 [...]
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Posted in Archaeology/Historical, Architecture, Buddha, Buddhism, Customised Stamp, Customised Stamp, Hindu Religion, India Stamps, My Stamp, New Issues, Personalities, Philatelic Items, Religious, Sheet Let, Taj Mahal on Dec 7th, 2011
My Stamp released with Harwan Monastery – Jammu Stamp Show-2011 Design – 16/25 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 [...]
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Indian Stamps – The Smile Train – Cleft Surgery – By India Post A cleft is a birth defect and often the No.1 birth defect in most developing countries – nutrition is one of the leading factors and lack of folic acid. Babies are born with clefts everywhere in the world including the U.S. But [...]
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