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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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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Mangalore575001

Kaup: Kaup Light House

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Kaup lighthouse lies about a kilometer from Kaup town on the shores of Arabian sea. It was built by British in 1901. It stands 27 meters tall and there is a spiral stair to get to the top.

Cancellation was introduced on : 20.08.2017
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Kaup P.O- 574106
District: Udupi

Karnataka

Bir: Para Gliding and Himalayas

Nestled in the majestic Himalayas, Billing offers one of the best paragliding sites in the world. After arriving at the take-off point, participants are briefed on safety protocols and flight procedures.
Once equipped with the harness and gear, you’ll experience a thrilling run before soaring into the sky. The breathtaking views of lush valleys, snow-capped peaks, and the charming town of Bir below create an unforgettable backdrop. 

Cancellation Introduced on : 26.11.2022

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Bir Sub P.O- 176077
Dist: Kangra
Himachal Pradesh

Kila Zafargarh: Kila Zafargarh Fort

The Fort is situated on Jind-Rohtak main road and on the state's boundary. The fort was built around 1858 by the Maharaja of Jind, Sarup Singh, to protect the Jind state.

Cancellation was introduced on : 26.07.2024
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Kila Zaffargarh BO- 126101
Dist: Jind
Haryana

Dehradun: Badrinath Temple and Himalayas

Badrinath temple, sometimes called Badrinarayan temple, is situated along the Alaknanda river, in the hill town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand state in India. It is widely considered to be one of the holiest Hindu temples, and is dedicated to god Vishnu. The temple and town are one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites. It is also one of the 108 Divya Desams, holy shrines for Vaishnavites. The temple is open only six months every year (between the end of April and the beginning of November), due to extreme weather conditions in the Himalayan region.

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Cancellation was introduced On: 04.11.2013
Dehradun Philatelic Bureau
Dehradun HPO
Uttarakhand-248001

Pahalgam: Sri Amarnath Ji

Amarnath is Hindu Cave temple in Ananthnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The cave is surrounded by glaciers and open for a brief period during summer for the pilgrims. It is situated at an altitude of  12, 756 feet. It can be reached from either Pahalgam or Sonamarg. The lingan formed inside the cave is an icy structure  formed due to the freezing of water drops that fall from the roof of the cave onto the floor, resulting in an upward growth of an ice formation. More than 5 lakhs pilgrims visit here every 

year.

Cancellation was introduced on 29.06.2024

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Pahalgam SO- 192126

District: Ananthnag

Jammu and Kashmir

Attur: St Lawrence Shrine

St. Lawrence Shrine or Attur Church  is a Roman Catholic church in Attur, Karkala, Karnataka. It was built in 1759 and is purported to be the site of many miracles. It is by characterized its Attur Jatre or Attur Festival.

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Attur P.O- 576117

Karkala Taluk

Udupi Dist

Karnataka

Coimbatore: The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.

The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, as early as 1868 and it was later relocated at Coimbatore. In 1920 it was affiliated to Madras University. TNAU assumed full responsibilities of Agricultural Education and Research and supported the State Agricultural Department by delivering research products. Till 1946, the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, was the only Institute for Agricultural Education for the whole of South India. In 1958, it was recognized as a Post-graduate Centre leading to Masters and Doctoral degrees. The Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai was established in 1965. These two colleges formed the nucleus of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University while it was established in 1971.

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Tamil Nadu Agricultural Institute

Coimbatore- 641003

Karumathampathi: Holy Rosary Shrine

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Karumathampatti, Tamil Nadu is a Catholic Shrine. Karumathampatty was already a pilgrimage centre in 1640. St. John de Britto visited the church at least 3 times. The original chapel was destroyed in 1684 by the soldiers of the Mysore Rajah Saraboji but rebuilt soon after. The church was again destroyed by Tipu Sultan in 1784 and rebuilt in 1803. It is visited by huge numbers of people in order to venerate Our Lady of the Rosary and to pray for favours.

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Karumathampathi- 641659

Coimbatore

Palani: Murugan Temple

Palani is located in TamilNadu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan. The idol of the Muruga in Palani was created and consecrated by sage Bogar, one of Hinduism's eighteen great siddhaars, out of an amalgam of nine poisonous herbs or Navapashanam. Palani temple is considered synonymous with Panchamritam, a sweet mixture made of five ingredients. The temple is situated upon the higher of the two hills of Palani, known as the Sivagiri.

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Palani-624601

Dindugal District