Sunday, August 7, 2011

Saputara: Hillstation


Saputara is a city and a Hill Station Municipality in the Dang District of Gujarat state in India. This picturesque hill station is perched on a plateau in the Dang forest area of the Sahyadri Range. At an altitude of about 1000 m. It has a cool bracing climate, the highest temperature even in the summer do not exceed 28 °C.
Saputara means the 'Abode of Serpents' and a snake image on the banks of the river Sarpagana is worshiped by the Adivasis on festivals like Holi.
The cancellation depicts a musical instrument used by local tribes while celebrating Holi festival.
Post Master
Saputara- 394720
Cancellation was introduced on 27.03.1984

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