Design – 06/25

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

Bardan Monastery of Ladakh, standing atop a rocky crag, lies at a distance of approximately 12 km to the south of Padum. It belongs to the Dugpa-Kargyud monastic order. Infact, it was one of the first centers of Dugpa-Kargyud monastic order to be set up in Zanskar. Bardan Gompa of Leh Ladakh dates back to the 17th century. A number of smaller monasteries in the region come under the management of Bardan. One such monastery is the Sani Gompa

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/my-stamp-series-4/

Date Of Issue:-26.11.2011.

Special Cover:- Shanti Stupa-The Shanti Stupa is an impressive white-domed structure in Changspa that is beautifully illuminated at night. It was built by a Japanese Buddhist organization to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote World Peace.

The Shanti Stupa was inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1985. The views of the sunset and sunrise from the Shanti Stupa are spectacular. The stupa has become a tourist attraction not only due to its religious significance but also due to its location which provides panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Date of Issue:-01.09.2011.

Special Cove:- Likir Monastery-The Likkir Monastery of Leh Ladakh was founded in the later half of the 11th century, around the year 1605. It belongs to the Yellow Hat Sect, founded by Tsongkhapa. It consists of a number of shrines inside its complex. Presently, it serves as the residence of approximately 120 Buddhist monks. The monastery also has a school, in which almost thirty students study. In the 15th century, Likir Gompa came under the influence of Lodos Sangphu. A disciple of Khasdubje, he made efforts to see that the monastery flourished and prospered.

The name Likir means “The Naga – Encircled”. The reason behind this naming of Likir Gompa of Ladakh is that it stands surrounded by the bodies of the two great serpent spirits, the Naga-rajas, Nanda and Taksako. The monastery is situated at a distance of approximately 62 km to the west of Leh town. Lhachen Gyalpo, the fifth king of Ladakh, offered the site where the monastery now stands, to Lama Duwang Chosje. The Lama, a great champion of meditation, blessed the site offered to him, after which the construction on the monastery was undertaken.

Date Of Issue:-02.09.2011.

Special Cover:- Pangong Lake-This famous blue brackish Lake of Pangong is 5/6 Kms wid and over 144 Kms long with half of its running the other side of the “INDO CHINA BORDER”.Pangong Tso or lake is an endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to Tibet. 60% of the length of the lake lies in China. The lake is 5 km (3.1 mi) wide at its broadest point. During winter the lake freezes completely, despite being saline water.

Date of Issue:-03.09.2011.

Special Cover:- Double Hump Camel-these camels are not the average desert camels, but a double-humped kind, which are shorter and stouter. Their humps are plump and pliable and collapse in winter when food is scarce. They are the double-humped Bactrian camels.

Double Humped Bactrian Camels offer the most enchanting ride in Nubra Valley . These double humped camels were earlier used by traders as pack animals to load spices, fruits, clothes, etc. For the last 50 years, they have been bred from the tourism point of view. They can carry two to three adults at a time and can travel for miles. In the past few years, these camels have emerged as the hot favorites among tourists for camel safaris . A double-humped camel ride is quite popular at Deskit and Hunder . One can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Ladakh valleys, villages, especially the Panamic village, and the colorful Buddhist monasteries or Gompas. A double-humped camel ride is popular in Ladakh and is considered one of the best camel safaris throughout the world.

Date Of Issue:-04.09.2011.

Special Cover:- Moravian Mission School, Leh-Moravian Mission School located in Leh , is established with a vision of providing quality education to students. The school is English medium Co-educational school affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) . Moravian Mission School is dedicated to provide world class educational facilities to the students and offers education from classes Nursery – Class VIII . To ensure the complete development of the children, Moravian Mission School encourages the students to take part in various co-curricular activities held in school such as music, dance, arts and sports. The campus of Moravian Mission School is well equipped with the modern infrastructural facilities such as spacious ventilated class rooms with the latest teaching aids, rich library, state-of-the-art computer labs, science labs and play ground.

Date of Issue:-05.09.2011.

Date Of Issue:-01.12.2010.

A Rupees five coin was  released on 26 Sep 2010 to mark 1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple , Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Philapopex-86

Religion Day, Cancellation Of Cochin. Cover depicts Church, Mosque, Temple, etc.

Date Of Issue:-02.02.1986.

A Rs 5  stamp was issued by Pakistan on 11 Aug 2009 to mark the Minorities  week.The stamp and cover show the St Patricks Cathedral Karachi , Gurdwara Dera Sahib Lahore and Hindu Temple Taxila.

The spellings of Minorities on Cover  are misspelt.

Traffic light collection of Rath Yatra Stamps

Brihadeeswara Temple :-One of the greatest glories of Indian architecture. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Great Living Chola Temples”. The Brihadisvara temple is a monument dedicated to Lord  Siva at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . It is the world’s first complete granite temple. The stamp marked 1000 years of the Temple.

Date Of Issue:-26.09.2010.

Contributed By:-S.Pathak, Lakhimpur

Date Of Issue:-12.07.2010.

A Pictorial Cancellation was introduced at  Pattadakai (Karnataka) 0n 30 Sep 1987 . The cancellation shows Galaganatha Temple – World Heritage Site.

As per reports in section of Press the RBI is likely to release Commemorative Coin to Commemorate 1000 years  Of  Lord Brahadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur (Tanjore). The request of TN CM has been accepted by Central Govt.

A Meghdoot Post Cards was issued in 2009 on Tirumala .The MOTIF on Meghdoot Cards in 2009 is Homi Bhabha and advt in Telugu.

A Pair of se-tenant Stamps from two different sheetlets is shown – one set is Normal and other one both stamps have double Printing.

DOUBLE PRINTING

NORMAL PRINTING

A pictorial Postcard showing the Ajanta Caves  and the Pictorial cancellation on Ajanta Caves which was first introduced on 8 May 1965.

Ajanta  Caves are   located in Indian state of Maharashtra   . Ajanta  has 30 Caves which are rock cut cave monuments from 2nd Century BC containing Paintings and Sculpture considered to be masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. These are UNESCO heritage Sites.

A pictorial Postcard showing the Ellora Caves  and the Pictorial cancellation on Ellora Caves.

Ellora Caves are   located in Indian state of Maharashtra about 30 Kms from City of Aurangabad  built by Rashtrakuta rulers . Ellora represents the Epitome of Indian Rock Cut Architecture  . Ellora has 34 Caves excavated out of Charanandri hills . The Caves are 12 Buddhist , 17 Hindu and 5 Jain Temples Temples . Ellora is a World Heritage site.