Shishuvinahal: Shri Shrifa Shivayogi and Guru Govind Shivayogi

Shishunala Sharifa known as ‘Kabir of Karnataka’ was a mystic and the first Muslim saint of Karnataka to compose poetry in Kannada. Born on 7th March 1819, he has his early education at Kuli Matha. Shishunala Sharifa came into contact with Govinda Bhatta, a Brahmin who was liberal and unconventional in his outlook and a jnani (man of wisdom). He took Shishunala Sharifa as his disciple and helped him develop spiritually.

Cancellation was introduced on 26.11.2024
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Shishuvinahal B.O-581126
Dist: Haveri

Kalaburgi- Bara Gazi Toph (Cannon)

The Bara Gazi Toph (cannon) located atop the 14th century fort in Kalaburagi is probably the largest cannon in the world. The fort was built by the founder of the Bahmani Sultanate, Sultan Allauddin Hasan Bahman Shah, between 1327 and 1424.

Cancellation was introduced on 26.11.2024
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Kalburgi Head P.O
Kalaburgi-585101

Halebeedu: Natya Saraswathi

Hoysaleshwara temple, also referred simply as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple was built on the banks of a large man-made lake, and sponsored by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala Empire. Its construction started around 1121 CE and was complete in 1160 CE. Natya Saraswathi is found on the outer wall of the temple.

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Cancellation was introduced on .02.01.1978
Halebidu Sub Post Office

Halebidu-573121
Hassan District

Belur: Darpana Sundari

Chennakeshava Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century temple in Hassan district. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, an early Hoysala Empire capital. Darpana Sundari (Celestial Maiden with mirror) is mounted on a pillar on the left side of main entrance. She is holding a mirror and looking at herself. She is wearing fine jewellery and beautiful dress. Her elegant stance suggests she is a dancer, and it appears as though she is looking into the mirror just before the start of a dance performance.

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Cancellation was introduced on 02.01.1978
Belur Sub Post Office

Belur- 573115
Hassan District 

Somanathapura: Sri Chennakeshava Temple

Somanathapura is a town located 35 km from the historic Mysore city in Mysore district, Karnataka state, India. Somanathapura is famous for the Chennakesava Temple (also called Kesava or Keshavatemple) built by Soma, a Dandanayaka (commander) in 1268 CE under Hoysala Empire King Narasimha III, when the Hoysalas were the major power in South India. The Keshava temple is one of the finest and most complete examples of Hoysala architecture and is in a very well preserved condition. The temple is in the care of the Archeological Survey of India as a protected heritage site.

Cancellation depicts front view of the Lord Somanatha Temple built by the Hoysalas.

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Cancellation was introduced on 02.01.1978
Somanathpur Branch PO

Somnathpur-571120
Chamarajanagar Dist

Kittur: Kittur Rani Chennamma

Kittur Chennamma (14 November 1778 – 21 February 1829) was the Indian Queen of Kittur, a former princely state in present-day Karnataka. She led an armed resistance against the British East India Company, in defiance of the Paramountcy, in an attempt to retain control over her dominion. She defeated the Company in the first revolt, but died as a prisoner of war after the second rebellion. As one of the first and few female rulers to lead kittur forces against British colonisation, she continues to be remembered as a folk heroine in Karnataka, she is also an important symbol of the Indian independence movement.

Cancellation was introduced on 23.10.2024

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Kittur Sub Post Office

Kittur- 591115

Venur: Bahubali

Venur is a small town in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka state situated on the bank of river Phalguni. Venur though a small town was once a great seat of Jainism. It was the capital of the Ajila Dynasty and one of the most prominent Kings of them Thimmanna Ajila built a colossus of Gommateshwara 38 feet high in 1604 AD. He was a direct descendant of Chamundaraya, who built one at Shravanabelagola. Venur colossus is the shortest of all the three Gommateshwara’s within the radius of 250 km around it. It also stands in an enclosure, on the same pattern as that of Shravanabelagola. The Kings of Ajila Dynasty ruled here from 1154 AD to 1786 AD.

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Cancellation was introduced on 18.11.2016

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Venur-574242

Koppal: Sri Gavi Siddeshwar Samsthana Sri Gavimath

Gavisiddeshwara Matha of Koppal is a one of the oldest monasteries in North Karnataka. Gavimath is at least 800 years old and one of the well known Lingayath Mathas. Gavimath is involved in uplifting the the society by various activities like running educational institutions, providing food to the needy and imparting spiritual knowledge.

Cancellation was introduced on 26.11.2024
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Koppal Head P.O- 583231

Kundadri: Parashwanatha Jain Temple

Kundadri Jain Temple Located on the Theerthahalli-Agumbe road, about 12km from Theerthahalli, Kundadri Hill is a gigantic monolithic rock formation. Surrounded by dense evergreen forests, it is a lovely place for trekking. A rough, stone-paved path leads to a Jain temple, Parshwanath Chaityalaya, a stone structure, perched atop the hill. The name Kundadri is believed to be derived from the name of Acharya Kundakunda, a popular 4th century Jain Monk, who is said to have taken shelter in these hills. On top of Kundadri, a 17th century Jain temple dedicated to 23rd Tirthankara of Jains, Parshwanatha invites Jain devotees from different parts of the country. The small temple, along with two small ponds form the only building on top of Kundadri hills.

Cancellation was introduced on 13.11.2024

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Kendalbailu Branch P.O- 577411

Dist: Shimoga

 

McLeod Ganj: Mane Prayer Wheel and Himalayas

A prayer wheel, or mani wheel, is a cylindrical wheel  for Buddhist recitation. The wheel is installed on a spindle made from metal, wood, stone, leather, or coarse cotton.

Cancellation was introduced on 26.11.2022
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Mc Leod Ganj Sub P.O
Dist Kangra
Himachal pradesh - 176219

Kolkata: Durga Pooja

Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated magnificently marking the worship of the goddess Durga. This festival is the biggest festival in Kolkata. There were about 3,000 Barowari pujas in Kolkata in 2022. Durga Puja in Kolkata has been inscribed on the list of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists in December 2021.

The Cancellation was introduced on 11.10.2023

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GPO

Kolkotta- 700001
 

Kolkata: GPO Dome

The General Post Office, Kolkata is the central post office of the city of Kolkata. This post offiice also holds the title of first post office of India since 1727. The post office handles most of the city's inbound and outbound mail and parcels. Situated in the B. B. D. Bagh area, the imposing structure of the GPO is one of the landmarks in the city.

Cancellation was introduced on 01.10.2018
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Philatelic Bureau
Kolkotta GPO
Kolkotta- 700001

Bangalore: Indian Institute of Science.

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in Bangalore, Karnataka. The institute was established in 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata and thus is also locally known as the Tata Institute. It was granted a deemed university status in 1958 and recognized as an Institute of Eminence in 2018.

 The cancellation depicts the main building (administration and faculty hall). It is the oldest building in the campus.

Cancellation was introduced on 21.01.2022
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IISC Sub PO
Bangalore- 560012

Kolkata: Kalighat Temple

Kalighat temple is located in Kolkotta and is dedicate to Goddess Kali. It is one of the 51 Shakti Pithas in eastern India. As per mythology, on learning about the death of Sati by self-immolation, Shiva was blinded in rage and started the Tandav Nritya (Dance of Destruction). To prevent the world from eminent destruction, Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshan Chakra to cut the corpse of Sati into 51 pieces, which fell in various places of the Indian subcontinent. Kalighat represents the site where the toes of the right foot of Dakshayani or Sati fell.

The cancellation was introduced on 11.10.2023
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Kolkotta GPO
Kolkotta- 700001

Panaji- State Symbols

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State Animal- Bison

State Fruit- Cashew

State Tree- Terminalia elliptica, Indian Laurel (Crocodile bark tree)

State Heritage Tree- Coconut

State Fish: Striped Grey Mullet

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Cancellation was introduced on 13.10.2020

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Panaji- Head P.O

Goa- 403001

Medak: Medak Cathedral

Medak Cathedral at Medak in Telangana, India, is one of the largest churches in India and has been the cathedral church of the Diocese of Medak of the Church of South India since 1947. Originally built by Charles Walker Posnett British Wesleyan Methodists, it was consecrated on 25 December 1924. Built by the British Wesleyan Methodists, the cathedral is now under the jurisdiction of the Church of South India.

Cancellation was introduced on 17.12.2021
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Medak Head P.O
Medak- 502110
Telengana

Varanga: Jain Temple

Kere Basadi (Lake temple) or Chaturmukha Basadi is a Jain temple located in Varanga village in Udupi district of Karnataka. This 12th-century temple is situated amidst of a lake giving it the name Kere Basadi (lake temple). The temple is also known Chaturmukha Basadi as it houses a chaturmukha (four-faced) idol of tirthankaras. Kere Basadi is a 12th-century temple, considered to be unique for being situated in the middle of a lake. The mulnayak of the temple is Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara. The temple is built in chaturmukha style, having four entrance and a chaturmukha idol with images of Parshvanatha, Neminatha, Shantinatha, and Anantanatha representing the four cardinal direction. The temple also houses an idol of Padmavati.

Cancellation was introduced on 05.01.2024

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Varanga Branch PO

Varanga- 574108

Dist Udupi, 

Karnataka

Bhopal Airport- Raja Bhoja

 Bhoja (reigned c. 1010–1055 CE) was the Paramara ruler of the Kingdom of Malwa in central India, where his capital Dhara-nagara (modern Dhar) was located. his empire extended from Chittor in the north to upper Konkan in the south, and from the Sabarmati River in the west to Vidisha in the east.Because of his patronage to scholars, Bhoja became one of the most celebrated kings in the Indian history.Bhoja is best known as a patron of arts, literature, and sciences. Bhopal airport is named after this great king.

Cancellation was introduced on 11.06.2023

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Raja Bhoj Airport Sub Office

Bhopal- 462036

Bangalore 2: Jayanagar- Asoka Pillar

 The Asoka pillar was unvield in 1948 by then Governor General Rajgopal Achari, to mark the birth of Jayanagar in South Bangalore. It is a 20 feet tall structure, and was built at a cost of Rs 3000. Right on top are four lions akin the National Emblem. It also bears Mysore's royal emblem, the two-headed mythological bird Gandabherunda.

Cancellation was introduced on 18.04.2024
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Jayanagar 3rd Block Sub P.O
Bangalore- 560011

Mangalore: Light House

The first lighthouse of Mangalore is located in the heart of the Mangalore city. This "Light House" was built by Hyder Ali, the de facto ruler of Mysore and stood as the watch tower of Sultanate of Mysore Navy under him and great his great son Tipu Sultan. The huge watchtower in the hill served as a base for the British, from where many resident commanders of the British Navy would monitor the movement of travelling ships. The base of the light house has a library, with a reading room named after Karnad Sadashiv Rao, a renowned freedom fighter.

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Cancellation was introduced on 11.09.1989
Philatelic Bureau,
Head PO,
Mangalore575001