Baroda: Shivaji Rao Gaekwad

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Sayajirao Gaekwad III (Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad); (10 March 1863 – 6 February 1939), was the Maharaja of Baroda State from 1875 to 1939, and is notably remembered for reforming much of his state during his rule. Cancellation depicts Statue of Shivaji Rao Gaekwad at Baroda, which is placed in front of the main entrance of the sayaji park. Nr. Vadodara Rly. station. The statue was moulded in bronze by Mr. Francis a famous sculptor of England by raising funds from the public. The statue was unveiled by the Maharaja Holkar of Indore on 17th March, 1914.The cancellation has been introduced at Fateganj HO Vadodara on 16.01.1989.
Philatelic Bureau
Fathegunj PO
Baroda-390002

Jim Corbett National Park: Deer

Jim Corbett National Park—named after the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment—is the oldest national park in India. The park was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the critically endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.
The park has sub-Himalayan belt geographical and ecological characteristics. An eco tourism destination, it contains 488 different species of plants and a diverse variety of fauna.
The cancellation depicts deer with a message " Preserve our Heritage Preserve wild Life.

Cheruthuruthy: Dance Drama

Kathakali is a dance drama of Kerela.Kalamandalam, the institution where this dance is taught is situated at Cheruthuruthy.
Cheruthuruthy PO
Cheruthuruthy-679531

Agali: Lion Tailed Macaque

Silent Valley National Park is located in the Nilgiri Hills, Palakkad District in Kerala, South India. The area in this national park was historically explored in 1847 by the botanist Robert Wight. Silent Valley is home to the largest population of Lion-tailed Macaque, an endangered species of Primate.
Agali PO
Agali-678581

Lakkidi: Head gear

It is the birth place of Kunjan Nambiar. Kerala's greatest humorist poet. He is better known as the originator of a solo dance performance called 'Ottamthullal'. The cancellation depicts the head gear of the artist performing the dance.
Lakkid PO
Lakkidi-679301

Kalpathy: Car Festival

Kalpathy Viswanathaswamy temple is the oldest Siva temple in Malabar. The temple was built in 1425 A.D by H Kombi Achan, then the King of Palakkad. The cancellation depicts the car festival which is celebrated in the month of November.
Kalpathy PO
Kalpathy-678003

Mattancherry: Magen David

Mattancherry Jetty is in Cochin City. The cancellation depicts the 'Magen David' (Six Pointed Star) of the famous Cochin Synagogue at Mattancherry, built in 1568.
Mattancherry Jetty PO
Mattancherry-682002

Malampuza: Dam

Malampuzha Dam is the largest reservoir in Kerala, located near Palakkad in south India with the scenic hills of the Western Ghats in the background. It is a combination of a masonry dam with a length of 1,849 metres and an earthen dam with a length of 220 metres. The dam is 6,066 feet high and crosses the Malampuzha River, a tributary of Bharathappuzha, Kerala's second longest river. There is a network of two canal systems that serve the dam's reservoir of 42,090 hectares.
The dam project was begun in 1949 and completed in 1955. The total catchments area is 145 square kilometres, while the reservoir has a capacity of 8000 square meters of water. The canal systems serve to irrigate farm land while the reservoir provides drinking water to Palakkad and surrounding villages.
Malampuza PO
Malampuza- 678651

Pallikkere: Bekal Fort

Bekal Fort is the largest fort in Kasargod, Kerala, India, spreading over 40 acres (160,000 m2). An important features of this fort are the water-tank with its flight of steps, the tunnel opening towards the south, the magazine for keeping ammunition and the broad and wide steps leading to the Observation Tower which is a rarity. The Fort appears to have been built up from the sea since almost three fourth of its exteriors is drenched and the waves continually stroke the citadel.
Pallikere PO
Pallikere- 671316

Pavaratti: St Joseph Church

This church was built in 1876. The Portuguese styled main altar and the non pillared 12500 sq feet portion around the altar are remarkable architectural feature of the shrine. The annual festival celebration on the third Sunday after Easter is famous.
Pavaratti PO
Pavaratti-680507

Munnar: Nilgiri Thar

The Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiritragus hylocrius, known locally as the Nilgiri Ibex or simply Ibex, is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. Males are larger than the females, and have a darker color when mature. Both sexes have curved horns, which are larger in the males, reaching up to 40 centimetres (16 in) for males and 30 centimetres (12 in) for females. Adult males weigh 80 to 100 kilograms (180 to 220 lb) and stand about 100 centimetres (39 in) tall at the shoulder.
Munnar PO
Munnar- 685612

Malayattur: St Thomas Church

Malayattoor Saint Thomas Church is one of the most prominent Christian pilgrim centers in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. The Malayatoor Church of Cochin attracts a large number of devotees from not just Kerala, but also all over India. St. Thomas the Apostle was the one who took initiative to begin a Christian community in Kerala. He also set up the church here which has been designated by the Vatican as an International Shrine.It is believed that St. Thomas held prayer at this church when he landed in Kerala. The hilltop church is located 15 km away from the town of Kalady. Malayatoor and Kodanad villages are located on the opposite banks of the Periyar river with unspoiled and rustic views of the surroundings.
Malayattur Po
Malayattur-683587

Guruvayur: Bell & Flag

The Guruvayur Temple is a famous Krishna temple and is one of the most important places of worship for Hindus and is often referred to as "Bhooloka Vaikuntam" which translates to the holy abode of Vishnu on Earth. The divine idol installed here represents the enchanting form of Sree Krishna endowed with the four lustrous arms carrying the conch Panchajanya, the discus Sudarshana Chakra, the mace Kaumodaki and the lotus. THe cancellation depicts the bell and flag mast of temple.

Cancellation was introduced on 12.11.1988
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Guruvayur Sub PO
Guruvayur-680101

Dist: Thrissur

Kalady: Sankaracharya

Kalady, 45 kms south of Cochin, is the birth place of Sankaracharya, the famous saint and philosopher who lived in the 8th century AD. His name is synonymous with
"Advaita". The cancellation carries Sankara's portrait.
Kalady PO
Kalady-683574

Trissur: Poorum Festival

Thrissur Pooram is called 'the pooram of all poorams' (festival). It is the biggest of all poorams held in Kerala state. The Thrissur pooram, is celebrated every year in the month of Medam (mid-April to mid-may) as per the malayalam calendar.Thrissur town plays host, for 36 hours from the wee hours of the pooram day, to one of the most largest collection of people and elephants. The richly decorated elephant, as seen during the Thrissur pooram, is now globally recognized, and its association with Kerala. On the pooram day, fifty (50) or more elephants pass through the very center of Thrissur town, the Vadakkunnathan temple. The main features of the pooram (festival) are these decorated elephants with their nettipattam (decorative golden headdress), beautifuliy crafted kolam, decorative bells and ornaments etc. Add to this is the panchavadyam, the rhythmic beating of the drum, and what would be a cacophony otherwise is turned into an organized but spontaneous symphony.
Philatelic Bureau
Trissur HPO
Trissur-680001

ISRO: Rocket

The Vikram Sarabhai Space Center of Indian Space Research Organization functions here.
ISRO
Trivandrum- 695022

Bharananganam: Sister Alponsa

Saint Alphonsa Muttathupadathu is a Catholic Saint, the first person of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church and the first canonized saint of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic Church of the Saint Thomas Christian community. Alphonsamma, as she was locally known, was born in Arpookara Village Archdiocese of Changanassery. She had a poor, difficult childhood and experienced loss and suffering early on in life. She joined the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, and through them, completed schooling and made her permanent vows in 1936. She taught school for years but was plagued by illness. She died on 28 July 1946, aged 35. She is buried at Bharananganam, Travancore (present day Kerala) in the Diocese of Palai.
Bharananganam PO
Bharananganam- 686578

Alleppy: Snake Boat Race

Alleppey is a commercial town and famous for backwaters of Vembanad lake, the largest fresh water lake in South India. The Nehru trophy boat race is held once in a year, which began in 1953 and conducted on the second Saturday of August. The cancellation depicts the Snake boat.
I received two types of Postmark. First one a larger seal used during Boat race. The second one for regular usage.

Kadalundi: Egret

The Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary lies in the Malappuram District of the state of Kerala in India. It spreads over a cluster of islands where the Kadalundipuzha River flows into the Arabian Sea. The Sanctuary hill is around 200 m above sea level. It is 19 km from Kozhikode city center. Over a hundred species of native birds have been recorded in the sanctuary, including about 60 species of migratory birds which visit seasonally; these include terns, gulls, herons, sandpipers and cormorants. Notable species are Whimbrels and Brahminy Kites. The sanctuary is well known for a wide variety of fish, mussels and crabs.
Kadalundi PO
Kadalundi- 673302

Ponmudi: Hill station

61 kms from Trivandrum, Ponmudi is a popular hill station at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level. It has a cool salubrious climate.

Parambikulam: Indian Bison (Gaur)

Tucked away in the valley between the Anamalai ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala on the majestic Western Ghats is the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.This virgin valley that is the pride of Palakkad district is a glorious tribute to untouched nature.The reservoir harbours several varieties of aquatic fauna including mugger crocodiles that are often seen sunning on its banks.
It has largest population of Gaur, Sambar, Deer, Jungle cat, Lion Tailed Macaques etc.
Parambikulam PO
Parambikulam-678661

Kovalam: Beach

Kovalam is a suburb and a beach town on the Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala, India. It is located around 13 km from the Central business district. The larger of the beaches is called Light House Beach for its 35 metre high light house which towers over it atop Kurumkal hillock. The second largest one is called the Hawah Beach.
Kovalam PO
Kovalam-695527

Kottayi: Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar

Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar was a Carnatic music singer from Palakkad. Known by his village name Chembai, or simply as Bhagavatar, he was born to Anantha Bhagavatar and Parvati Ammal in 1895. Chembai was noted for his powerful voice and majestic style of singing. His first public performance was in 1904, when he was nine. He was a recipient of several titles and honours. He was known for his encouragement of upcoming musicians, and also for his ability to spot new talent. He was responsible for popularizing compositions like Rakshamam, Pavana Guru, among others. The music critic 'Aeolus' describes him as "the musician who has meant the most to Carnatic Music in the first fifty years of the 20th century". Some of his prominent disciples include Yesudas, T. V. Gopalakrishnan, V.V.Subramaniam, P.Leela, among others.
Kottayi PO
Kottayi- 678572

Sabarimala: Holy steps (Pathinettampadi)

Sabarimala is a hill temple of Lord Ayyappa, where devotees in thousands from all parts of the country are on pilgrimage during the festival season from the middle of November to the middle of January. The cancellation depicts the holy steps, eighteen in number leading to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. The post office functions only during the season.
Sabarimala PO
Sabarimala-689713

Jodhpur: Mehranghar Fort

Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur city in Rajasthan state, is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below. The imprints of cannonball hits by attacking armies of Jaipur can still be seen on the second gate. To the left of the fort is the chhatri of Kirat Singh Soda, a soldier who fell on the spot defending the Mehrangarh fort.
There are seven gates, which include Jayapol (meaning 'victory'), built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Fattehpol (also meaning 'victory') gate was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to mark the defeat of the Mughals. The palm imprints upon these still attract much attention even today.
Jodhpur PO
Jodhpur- 342001

Patna: Didarganj Yakshi

Didarganj Yakshi (or Didarganj Chauri Bearer) is viewed as one of the finest examples of Mauryan art.The sculpture is currently housed in Patna Museum, Patna, India It is estimated to be at least 2000 years old; and is carved out of a single piece of stone.The discovery of the Didarganj Chauri Bearer was carried out on the banks of the river Ganga at Didargunj, Patna in 1917. It was moved to the Patna museum by noted archaeologist, professor and historian, Dr. J N Samaddar. This piece of art was taken around the world for display in several museums across the world. Unfortunately, its nose got chipped off during transportation in 1985, when it was being taken to Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., USA during the Festival of India exhibition.
The cancellation represents the statue.
The cancellation was introduced on 28.08.74
Philatelic Bureau
Patna GPO
Patna-800001

Shimla: Himalayan Monal

The Himalayan Monal, Lophophorus impejanus also known as the Impeyan Monal is a bird of genus Lophophorus of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. It is the national bird of Himchal Pradesh. The cancellation depicts two Monal's and Himalayan range on backdrop.
Shimla Philatelic Bureau
Shimla GPO
Shmila- 171001

Vedatangal: Egrets

Vedanthankal Lake Bird Sanctuary is a 30-hectare (74-acre) sanctuary located in the Kancheepuram District of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The sanctuary is about 75 kilometres (47 mi) from Chennai.
Vedanthangal is a home for migratory birds, such as pintail, garganey, grey wagtail, blue-winged teal, common sandpiper and some more.

Ajantha Caves: Elephant

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Ajantha is world's greatest historical monument recognised by UNESCO. There are 30 caves in Ajanta of which 9, 10, 19, 26 and 29 are chaitya-grihas and the rest are monasteries. These caves were discovered in AD 1819 and were built up in the earlier 2nd century BC-AD. All paintings shows heavy religious influence and centre around Buddha, Bodhisattvas, incidents from the life of Buddha and the Jatakas.
The cancellation depicts six tusked elephant in jungle which is supposed to be a previous incarnation of the Buddha. This is found in Cave no 10.
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Ajantha Caves B.O- 431138

Bharathpur: Siberian Crane

The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that sees thousands of rare and highly endangered birds such as the Siberian Crane which come here during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home. It is also a major tourist centre with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a declared World Heritage Site.
Bharathpur forest lodge
Bharathpur- 321001

Gingee: Gingee Fort

Gingee Fort also known as Chenji or Jinji in Tamil Nadu, India is one of the few surviving forts in Tamil Nadu, India. It lies in Villupuram District,160 kilometres from the state capital, Chennai, and is close to the Union Territory of Pondicherry. So well fortified was this place that Shivaji ranked it as the "most impregnable fortress in India" and it was called the "Troy of the East" by the British.
Originally the site of a small fort built by the Chola dynasty in 9th century AD, it was later modified by Kurumbar while fighting the Chola and again by the Vijayanagar empire in the 13th century to elevate it to the status of an unbreachable citadel to protect the small town of Gingee. It was also the headquarters of the Gingee Nayaks, during the Nayaka domination in Tamil Nadu.

Ooty: Toda huts

The Toda people are a small pastoral tribe of less than 1,000 people who reside in the Nilgiri hills of Southern India. Shown here is a typical Toda hut, about 3 m (10 ft.) high, 5.5 m (18 ft.) long and 2.7 m (9 ft.) wide. They are built of bamboo fastened with rattan and thatched. The hut has only a tiny (about 0.9 x 0.9 m, 3 x 3 ft.) entrance at the front, which serves as protection from wild animals.

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Ooty HPO

Ooty

Warangal: Kakatiyas Gate

The 12th and the 13th centuries saw the emergence of the Kakatiyas. They were at first the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyana, ruling over a small territory near Warangal. A ruler of this dynasty, Prola II, who ruled from 1110 AD to 1158 AD, extended his sway to the south and declared his independence. His successor Rudra (1158 - 1195 AD) pushed the kingdom to the north up to the Godavari delta. He built a fort at Warangal to serve as a second capital and faced the invasions of the Yadavas of Devagiri. The next ruler Mahadeva extended the kingdom to the coastal area. In 1199 AD, Ganapati succeeded him. He was the greatest of the Kakatiyas and the first after the Satavahanas to bring the entire Telugu area under one rule. He put an end to the rule of the Velanati Cholas in 1210 AD. He forced the Telugu Cholas of Vikramasimhapura to accept his suzerainty. He established order in his vast dominion and encouraged trade.

The cancellation depicts the Kakatiyas Gate.
This cancellation was introduced on 01-08-1975
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Warangal HPO-506002