4607) Did You Know Series (144): The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) Script has been still not been deciphered, as such very little is known about the civilisation, despite multiple hypotheses from eminent historians:
Links to more posts on this blog on the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC):
1) Indus Valley Civilisation in Daimabad, (Maharashtra): A Special Postal Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 15.12.2017
2) Did You Know Series (143): 1) The boundaries of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) - the Last boundary located in Daimabad, Maharashtra: 2) How the Indus Valley Civilisation 2) Jewellery, standardised Weights for trade with Mesopotamia, Sumer and other countries in the Far East and among citizens: 3) The IVC's Standard Urban Design - a lesson for urban planners - present day
The undeciphered Indus
Valley Civilisation script was identified by a British civil servant and
archaeologist, who published a drawing of an
inscribed, fired soapstone seal from the ruins of Harappa in 1875.
Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) “Unicorn” seal, 2600-1900 BCE also showing the ancient undeciphered script.
The seal
impression represents a striking image of a unicorn accompanied by a short
inscription. As such it has become widely known as the "Unicorn Seal".
Excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro during the 1920s and later uncovered more samples, and the
significance of the script became clear.
Deciphering the script of this intriguing, advanced ancient civilisation may unlock valuable information
about their well-planned cities and political structure.
It may also answer the
baffling questions, such as the lack of palaces and temples amongst the ruins.
Unfortunately, the extant examples of the
Indus Valley script are limited to short inscriptions consisting of only a few
characters each.
There are around 4,000 examples, of which the longest has a
mere 34 characters. The extant inscriptions are limited to seals, pottery, and
tiny tablets.
The subject of deciphering
the script of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) became current again in 2025, when Tamil scholars claimed that
they found definite similarities to ancient pottery inscriptions in the state
of Tamil Nadu, India.
This prompted their local government to offer a $1
million reward for the deciphering of the IVC script. The hope was that it would
prove a link to the Dravidian language family, and ultimately Tamil.
Nevertheless, as yet the Indus Valley
Civilisation script, often called the Harappan script, is one of the most
famous undeciphered writing systems in history.
Timeframe: The IVC Script was used between
2600–1900 BCE during the height of the Indus Valley Civilisation as was found on seals,
pottery, amulets, and tablets.
The Script consists of Symbols: About 400 distinct
signs have been identified, often appearing in short sequences (usually 4–5
characters).
Nature of Script: There is speculation as to whether it represents a full language or a proto-writing system (symbols
conveying ideas without full grammar).
(much like the Asante Adinkara symbols of West Africa compiled in 1817 AD or the Ogham symbols of Ireland were first compiled and used as a
written script in Ireland around the 4th century CE, with most surviving
inscriptions dating from the 5th–6th centuries CE).
Why the Decipherment of the IVC Script is posing a challenge:
- There are no bilingual texts (like the
Rosetta Stone for Egyptian hieroglyphs).
- Short inscriptions make it
hard to analyse syntax or grammar.
- Unknown language family:
It’s unclear whether the script encoded Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, or another
language.
Some interesting Theories:
- Some researchers argue it
was a logo-syllabic script (like Sumerian cuneiform).
- It has also been suggested that it was
non-linguistic, functioning more like religious or administrative symbols.
- Attempts at decipherment
have been made, but none are universally accepted.
Still an Enigma:
The script remains a
mystery, symbolising the sophistication of the Indus Valley Civilisation and
the limits of modern archaeology.
It’s often listed among the top undeciphered
scripts.
- The Indus script, also known
as the Harappan script and the Indus Valley script, is essentially a corpus of symbols
produced by the Indus Valley Civilisation.
- Most inscriptions containing these
symbols are extremely short, making it difficult to judge whether or not they
constituted a writing system used to record a Harappan language, any of which
are yet to be identified.
- Despite many attempts, the "script"
has not yet been deciphered. There is no known bilingual inscription to help
decipher the script, which shows no significant changes over time.
- However,
some of the syntax (if that is what it may be termed) varies depending upon
location.
- The first publication of a
seal with Harappan symbols dates to 1875, in a drawing by Alexander
Cunningham.
- By 1992, an estimated 4,000 inscribed objects had been
discovered, some as far afield as Mesopotamia due to existing
Indus–Mesopotamia relations, with over 400 distinct signs represented across
known inscriptions.
- Some scholars have opined that
the Brahmi script has some connection with the Indus system.
- Another possibility for the continuity of the Indus tradition
is in the megalithic graffiti symbols of southern and central India and Sri
Lanka, which probably do not constitute a linguistic script, but may have some
overlap with the Indus symbol inventory.
- Linguists have suggested that the script had a
relation to a Dravidian language.
Three stamp seals and their
impressions bearing Indus script characters alongside animals:
"unicorn" (left), bull (centre), and elephant (right).
Collection of seals and
their impressions.
Indus characters from an impression of a cylinder seal
discovered in Susa (modern Iran), in a stratum dated to 2400–2100 BCE: an
example of ancient Indus–Mesopotamia
By 1977 at least 2,906
inscribed objects with legible inscriptions had been discovered, and by
1992 a total of approximately 4,000 inscribed objects had been found.
In
2025, it was reported around 5,000 inscriptions have been excavated since 1924.
Among the items discovered/excavated:
Indus script symbols have
primarily been found on stamp seals, pottery, bronze and copper plates, tools,
and weapons.
The majority of the textual corpus consists of seals,
impressions of such seals, and graffiti markings inscribed on pottery.
Seals
and their impressions were typically small in size and portable, with most
being just 2–3 centimetres in length on each side.
No extant examples of
the Indus script have been found on perishable organic materials like papyrus,
paper, textiles, leaves, wood, or bark.
Map of the Indus River Valley Civilisation (IVC). The last boundary of the IVC at Daimabad, Maharashtra has not been shown in the map as it shows the earlier phases of the IVC.
Early Harappan period:
The Ravi Phase (c. 3500–2800 BCE) is considered the
earliest stage of the Harappan civilization, preceding the Kot Diji Phase.
It
is named after the Ravi River near Harappa, where archaeologists uncovered its
remains. This phase represents the formative beginnings of the Indus Valley
Civilization, when small farming communities were gradually evolving toward
urban life.
The Kot Diji Phase (c. 3300–2600 BCE) is the Early Harappan stage of the Indus Valley Civilisation, representing a formative period before the Mature Harappan urban culture.
It is marked by fortified settlements, distinctive pottery, and early seals, laying the foundation for Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
Early examples of the Indus
script have been found on pottery inscriptions and clay impressions of
inscribed Harappan seals dating to around c. 2800–2600 BCE during the Early Harappan
period, and emerging alongside administrative objects such as seals and
standardised weights during the Kot Diji phase of this period.
However,
excavations at Harappa have demonstrated the development of some symbols from
potter's marks and graffiti belonging to the earlier Ravi phase from c. 3500–2800 BCE.
Mature Harappan Period:
In the Mature Harappan
period, from about c. 2600–1900 BCE, strings of Indus signs are
commonly found on flat, rectangular stamp seals as well as written or inscribed
on a multitude of other objects including pottery, tools, tablets, and
ornaments.
Signs were written using a variety of methods including carving,
chiselling, embossing, and painting applied to diverse materials such as
terracotta, sandstone, soapstone, bone, shell, copper, silver, and gold.
Around 90% of the Indus script seals and
inscribed objects discovered so far were found at sites in Pakistan along the
Indus River and its tributaries, such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, while
other sites located elsewhere account for the remaining 10%.
Often,
animals such as bulls, water buffaloes, elephants, rhinoceros, and the mythical
"unicorn" accompanied the text on seals, possibly to help the
illiterate identify the origin of a particular seal.
Late Harappan Period:
The Late Harappan period,
from c. 1900–1300 BCE, followed the more urbanised
Mature Harappan period, and was a period of fragmentation and localisation
which preceded the early Iron Age in the Indian subcontinent.
Inscriptions have
been found at sites associated with the localised phases of this period.
At
Harappa, the use of the script largely ceased as the use of inscribed seals
ended around c. 1900 BCE; however, the use
of the Indus script may have endured for a longer duration in other regions
such as at Rangpur, Gujarat, particularly in the form of graffiti inscribed on
pottery.
Seals from the Jhukar phase of the Late Harappan period, centred on
the present-day province of Sindh in Pakistan, lack the Indus script, however,
some potsherd inscriptions from this phase have been noted. Both seals and
potsherds bearing Indus script text, dated c. 2200–1600 BCE, have been found at sites
associated with the Daimabad culture of the Late Harappan period, in
present-day Maharashtra.
Link to my post on the Daimabad Coulture of the IVC on this blog:
1) Indus Valley Civilisation in Daimabad, (Maharashtra): A Special Postal Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 15.12.2017
Post-Harappan Period:
Numerous artefacts,
particularly potsherds and tools, bearing markings inscribed into them have
been found in Central India, South India, and Sri Lanka dating to the
Megalithic Iron Age which followed the Late Harappan period.
These markings
include inscriptions in the Brahmi and Tamil-Brahmi scripts, but also include
non-Brahmi graffiti symbols which co-existed contemporaneously with the
Tamil-Brahmi script.
As with the Indus script, there is no scholarly
consensus on the meaning of these non-Brahmi symbols.
Characteristics of the Indus Script:
Diagram 1
Variations of 'sign 4': such variation makes distinguishing signs from allographical variants
difficult, and scholars have proposed different ways to classify elements of
the Indus script.
The characters are largely
pictorial, depicting objects found in the ancient world generally, found
locally in Harappan culture, or derived from the natural world.
However,
many abstract signs have also been identified.
Some signs are compounds of simpler
pictorial signs, while others are not known to occur in isolation, being known
only to occur as components of more complex signs.
Some signs resemble
tally marks and are often interpreted as early numerals.
Number and frequency:
The number of principal
signs is over 400, which is considered too large a number for each character to
be a phonogram, and so the script is generally believed to be
logo-syllabic.
The precise total number of signs is uncertain, as
there is disagreement concerning whether particular signs are distinct or
variants of the same sign.
Writing direction of the script:
It is believed that the
Indus script was generally read from right to left, though some
exceptions wherein the script is written left to right or in a "boustrophedon
mode" are also known.
(Boustrophedon is a style of writing where lines are
written alternately left-to-right and right-to-left, resembling the way an ox
plows a field (the word comes from Greek: bous = ox, strephein = to turn).
Although the script is undeciphered, the writing
direction has been deduced from external evidence, such as instances of the
symbols being compressed on the left side as if the writer is running out of
space at the end of the row.
In the case of seals, which create a
mirror image impression on the clay or ceramic on which the seal is affixed,
the impression of the seal is read from right to left, as is this case with
inscriptions in other cases.
Indus script on a stamp seal
depicting a buffalo-horned figure surrounded by animals, dubbed the 'Lord of
the Beasts' or 'PaĆupati' seal (c. 2350–2000 BCE).
Non-linguistic signs:
Indus script tablet
recovered from Khirasara, Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC)
A sequence of Indus
characters from the northern gate of Dholavira, dubbed the Dholavira Signboard
One hypothesis suggests that these symbols are nonlinguistic signs which symbolise families, clans,
gods, and religious concepts, and are similar to components of coats of arms or
totem poles.
The main reasons for this belief are -
- the extreme brevity of the inscriptions,
the existence of too many rare signs (which increase over the 700-year period
of the Mature Harappan civilisation), and the lack of the random-looking sign
repetition that is typical of language.
As of now, the Indus Valley Script remains undeciphered and there is conjecture on its meaning.
Links to more posts on this blog on the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC):
1) Indus Valley Civilisation in Daimabad, (Maharashtra): A Special Postal Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 15.12.2017
2) Did You Know Series (143): 1) The boundaries of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) - the Last boundary located in Daimabad, Maharashtra: 2) How the Indus Valley Civilisation 2) Jewellery, standardised Weights for trade with Mesopotamia, Sumer and other countries in the Far East and among citizens: 3) The IVC's Standard Urban Design - a lesson for urban planners - present day
Some posts on State Bank of India and some other Banks on this Blog:
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 2006:
Links:
Posts on Indian Railways:
1) Celebrating 150 Years of serving the Indian Nation by the Railways in 2002-03
2) Railways Pack: A set of four stamps issued in 1987 commemorating the Centenary of the South Eastern Railways and a set of stamps issued in 1993 commemorating Mountain Railways
3) "Fairy Queen": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
4) a) MMRDA Mumbai Monorail b) Matheran Toy Train, Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak/India Post has issued a Presentation Pack containing Special Covers (SCs) on both the iconic Railway Services which were carried by a Special Carier from one Post Office to the other on the two trains: Date/Year of Presentation Pack issue: 14.01.2025
5) 100 Years of Electrification in Indian Railways, Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak/India Post has issued a Miniature Sheet of two Postage Stamps of 1000 Paise (or Rs.10/-) each depicting the milestone: Date/Year of Miniature sheet issue: 31.12.2025
Posts on United Kingdom Railways:
1) Commemorating 150 Years of the London Underground : Two pound Coins minted by the Royal Mint UK, showing the "Roundel" logo and a train emerging from a tunnel
Japanese Railways:
1) 150th Anniversary of Railways in Japan (1872-2022): The Japan Mint has issued a 1,000 Yen Silver Coin to commemorate the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.10.2022
Steam Power - Australian Rail Heritage Coin Series:
Posts on Romanian Locomotives/Trains:
6) Steam Locomotives", Romania: Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued a set of fout postage stamps featuriung steam locomotives: Date/Year of Stamp Set issus: 24.09.2025
Posts on Czechoslovakia Trains:
11) Skoda 498 "Albatros" Steam Locomotive, Czechoslovakia: A Gold Medal issued by the Czech Mint commemorating the iconic "workhorse" of the 1940s upto 1970s: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2021
Posts on Trains Stamps from Spain:
1) The New Silk Road: A Joint issue of a two Stamp Set of 1.50 Euros each by Spain (Correos Post) and China: Stamps issue date: 01.07.2019
2) Historic Trains - Euskotren Steam Train, Spain: A postage stamp issued by Correios (Spanish Post): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 27.09.2025
Links to Posts on Trains to Curacao on this Blog:
1) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021
Links to Posts on Trains in Canada:
1) "Steam Locomotive - A Whimsical Tale": Embark on a journey to a retro-future with this steampunk scene, which captures the grit and granduer of the industrial age imagined through the eyes of a bygone era: A -3 oz Fine Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.10.2025
Links to Posts on Trains from Serbia:
1) About Museum Exhibits - 75 Years of the Museum of applied Art, 75 Years of the railway Museum, Serbia: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 2025
Links:
1) National Bank of Serbia issue: Coinage and Currency: "Dinara" or Dinars
2) Ancient Coins found in Roman Ruins in a cornfield in Kostolac, Serbia
3) National Archeological Discoveries, Serbia: Posta Srbije (Post of Serbia) has issued two EUROPA Stamps featuring prehistoric archeological sites in Serbia - Lepenski Vir and Vinca, which represent important evidence of ther life of the first human communities in the Balkans: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 06.05.2025
4) About Museum Exhibits - 75 Years of the Museum of applied Art, 75 Years ofg the railway Museum, Serbia: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 2025
IPKF Operations, Sri Lanka:
Links to posts on Army Post Office (APO) issues:
Other posts on the Indian Armed Forces on this Blog:
Link to Post Card on Sholay (Film):
Links to posts on Hindi on this Blog:
1) 10th World Hindi Conference (WHC) held at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India from 10-12 September 2015: Commemorative Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India
2) Hindi Diwas - 10.01.2024, Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak (India Post) has brought out this commemorative Envelope on the occasion of Hindi Diwas celebrated recently
3) Diamond Jubilee of Rajbhasha (75 Years): A commemorative Postage Stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) issued by India Post on 14.09.2024
4) "Hindi Diwas", A set of post cards issued by Bhartiya Dak/India Post featuring quotes from poems written by prominent Indian Poets in Hindi: Daye/Year of Post Cards issue: 14.09.2025
Links:
1) Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, Ayodhya: A set of stamps issued by Bhartiya Dak/India Post featuring the Temple: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 18.01.2024
Postage Stamps from Thailand depicting Buddhist Jataka Tales:
2550 Years of the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha:
International Philately Exhibitions:
5) Specialised World Stamp Championship Exhibition, Bangkok, Thailand: Organised from 27.11.2023 to 02.12.2023: Bhartiya Dak/India Post participated in the Philatelic Exhibition
6) World Philatelic Exhibition, PUNTA DEL ESTE, URUGUAY: India Post perticipated with Six Special Covers in the Exhibition held from 17th to 22nd Fenruary 2025
7) HAFNIA 24, Copenhagen, Denmark: Celebrating 400 Years of Danish Post: India Post participated in the Stamp Exhibition held from 17.10.2024 to 20.10.2024 with two Special Covers
8) Specialised World Stamp Exhibition - EFIRO - Romania 16-19 April 2024, Bharat/India: Four Special Covers presented in the Exhibition by Bhartiya Dak/India Post featuring - Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Taj Mahal and the Indian Peacock: Date of Special Covers issue: 2024
9) a) The Bangkok Philatelic Exhibition was the THAILAND 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition held from August 8-12, 2025, at the Grand Postal Building in Bangkok, Thailand: Bhartiya Dak/India Post participated in the Show with several Special Covers
9) b) The Bangkok Philatelic Exhibition was the Thailand 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition held from August 8-12, 2025, at thye Grand Postal Building in Bangkok, Thailand: Bhartiya Dak/India Post perticipated in the Show with several special Inland Letters
9) c) The Bangkok Philatelic Exhibition was the THAILAND 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition held from August 8-12 at the nGrand Postal Building in Bangkok, Thailand: Bhartiya Dak/India Post participated in the Show with several Post Cards
9) d) The Bangkok Philatelic Exhibition was the THAILAND 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition held from August 8-12, 2025 at the Grand Postal Building in Bangkok, Thailand: Bhartiya Dak/India Post participated in the Show with several Inland Envelopes
Links to Posts on Buddha on this Blog:
1) 2550 years of Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post
2) "Mahabodhi Temple": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
3) Did You Know Series (116): 1) An elephant named Mohini guided by her mahavat Dilshad and helper Sonu, was the one to carry the Special Philatelic Covers from Siddharth Enclave to Buddhapex-25 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: 2) The Taming of the Mad Elephant Nalagiri by thed Buddha in Buddhist Literature: Date/Year of Special Philatelic Cover issue: 10.07.2025
Greetings:
1) "Greetings", Bhartiya/India Postage Stamps, Bharat/India: Two sets of Stamps issued on "Greetings (4 Stamps - 2007) and "Season's Greetings" (2 Stamps - 2016)
AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) POST CARDS:
1) HEADGEARS OF INDIA, Augmented Reality (AR) Postcards, Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak/India Post has issued a set of 16 Post Cards which are AR enabled: Post Card set issued by the National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi: Year of Postcards issue: 2025
World Earth Day:
1) 50th Anniversary of World's Earth Day, Vatican City: A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma" on behalf of Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico Vaticano": Date of Coin issue: 16.10.2020
2) "One Earth, Republic of Fiji: A $1 (One Dollar) 1-oz Silver BU Coin depicts the concept: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022
3) World Earth Day - 22.04.2025, Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak/India Post has issued a set of six post cards on World Earth Day to highlight that we have one Earth only and we need to protect all our resourcesz: Date/Year of Post Cards issued: 22.04.2025
4) "Earth Day - Crystal of the Mineral Zepter Quartz", HP Mostar (Mostar), Bosnia and Herzegovina: HP Mostar has issued a postage stamp of 1.20 BAM featuring the Crystal: Datew/Year of Stamp issue: 16.05.2025
5) World Earth Day - 22.04.2025, Bharat/India: Special Cancellation Postal Stationary issued by Bhartiya Dak/India Post - a Inland letter, a postcard and an envelope which depict three of India's towering personalities: Date/Year of issue: 22.04.2025
Posts on G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi on this Blog:
1) G20 Leader's Summit, New Delhi 2023, Bharat/India: India Post has issued a Souvenir Sheet (SS) of two stamps of 2000 Paise (or Rs.20/-) each commemorating the G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi: Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 26.07.2023
2) G20 Leader's Summit, New Delhi 2023, Bharat/India: India Government Mint (IGM) Kolkata has released a combo of Rs.100/- and Rs.75/- Quaternary Silver Coin set commemorating the G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2023
Posts on "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" on this Blog:
1) Did you Know Series (71): "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" (Bharat/India celebrates the 75th Year of Independence: A set of four coins in the denominations of Rs.2, 5, 10 and 20 issued by the India Government Mint, Mumbai
2) Did You Know Series (74): "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" ("Bharat/India celebrates the 75th Year of Independence"): A set of six coins in the denominations of Rs.5, 10 and 20 totalling Rs.75 issued by the India Government Mint, Hyderabad, together with a Special Cover issued by the Hyderabad Postal Circle of India Post
3) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: A Presentation Pack of Indian Postage Stamps prepared by the National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi comprising of : i) A First Day Cover: ii) the two Stamps of 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) and iii) the Information Brochure (IB): Year of Presentation Pack issue: 2023
4) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), India: "Special Edition - 2022-2023": India Government Mint (IGM) Hyderabad has issued two Presentation Packs in Coin Cards in the denominations of Rs.20/-, Rs.10/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.2/- and Re 1/- with the AKAM logo on the Reverse: Year of Presentation Packs issue: 2023
5) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat/India celebrates 75th Year of Independence: A set of five Coins in the denominations of Re.1/-, Rs.2/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.10/- and Rs.20/- released by the India Government Mint, Mumbai in 2023
6) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat/India celebrates 75th Year of Independence: A set of five Coins in the denominations of Re.1/-, Rs.2/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.10/- and Rs.20/- released by the India Government Mint, Mumbai in 2023
AMRITPEX 2023 (THE NATIONAL PHILATELY EXHIBITION) held at New Delhi from 11-15.02.2023:
1) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) WOMEN'S POWER: EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023
2) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "WOMEN's POWER: EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023
3) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: 11) "WOMEN'S POWER: CONSERVING NATIONAL HERITAGE": A SPECIAL COVER RELEASED ON 12.02.2023
4) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) WOMEN'S POWER: DEFENDING OUR NATION": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023
5) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "DIVYANG: PRIDE OF INDIA": A Special Cover released on 13.03.2023
6) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "PUPPETRY: INDIA'S CULTURAL HERITAGE": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
7) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "BIRSA MUNDA": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
8) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "GOVIND GURU": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
9) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS -2023 (FOXTAIL MILLETS, FINGER MILLETS, PEARL MILLETS, SORGHUM MILLETS, BARNYARD MILLETS, LITTLE MILLET"): A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
10) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "OUR FREEDOM STRUGGLE": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
11) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition"), held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "NATURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023
12) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "ACHIEVEMENTS AT 75 YEARS": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023
13) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philatey Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "UTI ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED (UTI AMC)": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023
14) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "INDIA POSTS IN SERVICE OF THE NATION": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023
15) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), India: India Post has issued a 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) postage stamp highlighting the initatives taken by the Government of India (GOA) under the programme: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 11.02.2023
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Five Special Covers released by Philately Division, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi:
1) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: i) "FREEDOM STRUGGLE"
2) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: ii) "IDEAS@75
3) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's history: iii) "RESOLVE@75"
4) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: Am initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: iv) "ACTIONS@75"
5) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An intiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: v) "ACHIEVEMENTS@75"
Links to Special Covers issued by the Rajasthan Postal Circle of India Post:
i) "Bikaneri Bhujia", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
ii) "Makrana Marble", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of Inda Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
iii) "Blue Pottery of Jaipur", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
iv) "Thewa Art Work", Rajasthan, India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
v) "Kathputlis of Rajasthan", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers (SCs) on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
vi) "Molela Clay Work & Pokran Pottery", (Rajasthan) Postal Circle of Inda Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
vii) "Kota Doria", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
viii) "Sanganeri & Bagru Hand Block Print", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
Links to Special Covers issued by Maharashtra Postal Circle recently:
Links to Special Postal Covers/Booklet issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle (2021-2022):
Links to Special Covers issued by Uttarakhand Postal Circle recently:
Links to Special Covers issued by Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the Odisha Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the North East Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the West Bengal Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the Tamilnadu Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the Haryana Postal Circle:
Links to posts on Special Covers issued by Kerala Postal Circle:
IPKF Operations, Sri Lanka:
Links to posts on Army Post Office (APO) issues:
Other posts on the Indian Armed Forces on this Blog:
Link to Post Card on Sholay (Film):
Links to posts on Hindi on this Blog:
1) 10th World Hindi Conference (WHC) held at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India from 10-12 September 2015: Commemorative Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India
2) Hindi Diwas - 10.01.2024, Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak (India Post) has brought out this commemorative Envelope on the occasion of Hindi Diwas celebrated recently
3) Diamond Jubilee of Rajbhasha (75 Years): A commemorative Postage Stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) issued by India Post on 14.09.2024
4) "Hindi Diwas", A set of post cards issued by Bhartiya Dak/India Post featuring quotes from poems written by prominent Indian Poets in Hindi: Daye/Year of Post Cards issue: 14.09.2025
Links:
1) Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, Ayodhya: A set of stamps issued by Bhartiya Dak/India Post featuring the Temple: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 18.01.2024
Postage Stamps from Thailand depicting Buddhist Jataka Tales:
2550 Years of the Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha:
International Philately Exhibitions:
5) Specialised World Stamp Championship Exhibition, Bangkok, Thailand: Organised from 27.11.2023 to 02.12.2023: Bhartiya Dak/India Post participated in the Philatelic Exhibition
6) World Philatelic Exhibition, PUNTA DEL ESTE, URUGUAY: India Post perticipated with Six Special Covers in the Exhibition held from 17th to 22nd Fenruary 2025
7) HAFNIA 24, Copenhagen, Denmark: Celebrating 400 Years of Danish Post: India Post participated in the Stamp Exhibition held from 17.10.2024 to 20.10.2024 with two Special Covers
8) Specialised World Stamp Exhibition - EFIRO - Romania 16-19 April 2024, Bharat/India: Four Special Covers presented in the Exhibition by Bhartiya Dak/India Post featuring - Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Taj Mahal and the Indian Peacock: Date of Special Covers issue: 2024
9) a) The Bangkok Philatelic Exhibition was the THAILAND 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition held from August 8-12, 2025, at the Grand Postal Building in Bangkok, Thailand: Bhartiya Dak/India Post participated in the Show with several Special Covers
9) b) The Bangkok Philatelic Exhibition was the Thailand 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition held from August 8-12, 2025, at thye Grand Postal Building in Bangkok, Thailand: Bhartiya Dak/India Post perticipated in the Show with several special Inland Letters
9) c) The Bangkok Philatelic Exhibition was the THAILAND 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition held from August 8-12 at the nGrand Postal Building in Bangkok, Thailand: Bhartiya Dak/India Post participated in the Show with several Post Cards
9) d) The Bangkok Philatelic Exhibition was the THAILAND 2025 Asian International Stamp Exhibition held from August 8-12, 2025 at the Grand Postal Building in Bangkok, Thailand: Bhartiya Dak/India Post participated in the Show with several Inland Envelopes
Links to Posts on Buddha on this Blog:
1) 2550 years of Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post
2) "Mahabodhi Temple": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
3) Did You Know Series (116): 1) An elephant named Mohini guided by her mahavat Dilshad and helper Sonu, was the one to carry the Special Philatelic Covers from Siddharth Enclave to Buddhapex-25 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: 2) The Taming of the Mad Elephant Nalagiri by thed Buddha in Buddhist Literature: Date/Year of Special Philatelic Cover issue: 10.07.2025
Greetings:
1) "Greetings", Bhartiya/India Postage Stamps, Bharat/India: Two sets of Stamps issued on "Greetings (4 Stamps - 2007) and "Season's Greetings" (2 Stamps - 2016)
AUGMENTED REALITY (AR) POST CARDS:
1) HEADGEARS OF INDIA, Augmented Reality (AR) Postcards, Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak/India Post has issued a set of 16 Post Cards which are AR enabled: Post Card set issued by the National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi: Year of Postcards issue: 2025
World Earth Day:
1) 50th Anniversary of World's Earth Day, Vatican City: A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma" on behalf of Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico Vaticano": Date of Coin issue: 16.10.2020
2) "One Earth, Republic of Fiji: A $1 (One Dollar) 1-oz Silver BU Coin depicts the concept: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022
3) World Earth Day - 22.04.2025, Bharat/India: Bhartiya Dak/India Post has issued a set of six post cards on World Earth Day to highlight that we have one Earth only and we need to protect all our resourcesz: Date/Year of Post Cards issued: 22.04.2025
4) "Earth Day - Crystal of the Mineral Zepter Quartz", HP Mostar (Mostar), Bosnia and Herzegovina: HP Mostar has issued a postage stamp of 1.20 BAM featuring the Crystal: Datew/Year of Stamp issue: 16.05.2025
5) World Earth Day - 22.04.2025, Bharat/India: Special Cancellation Postal Stationary issued by Bhartiya Dak/India Post - a Inland letter, a postcard and an envelope which depict three of India's towering personalities: Date/Year of issue: 22.04.2025
Posts on G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi on this Blog:
1) G20 Leader's Summit, New Delhi 2023, Bharat/India: India Post has issued a Souvenir Sheet (SS) of two stamps of 2000 Paise (or Rs.20/-) each commemorating the G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi: Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 26.07.2023
2) G20 Leader's Summit, New Delhi 2023, Bharat/India: India Government Mint (IGM) Kolkata has released a combo of Rs.100/- and Rs.75/- Quaternary Silver Coin set commemorating the G20 Leader's Summit in New Delhi: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2023
Posts on "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" on this Blog:
1) Did you Know Series (71): "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" (Bharat/India celebrates the 75th Year of Independence: A set of four coins in the denominations of Rs.2, 5, 10 and 20 issued by the India Government Mint, Mumbai
2) Did You Know Series (74): "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" ("Bharat/India celebrates the 75th Year of Independence"): A set of six coins in the denominations of Rs.5, 10 and 20 totalling Rs.75 issued by the India Government Mint, Hyderabad, together with a Special Cover issued by the Hyderabad Postal Circle of India Post
3) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: A Presentation Pack of Indian Postage Stamps prepared by the National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi comprising of : i) A First Day Cover: ii) the two Stamps of 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) and iii) the Information Brochure (IB): Year of Presentation Pack issue: 2023
4) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), India: "Special Edition - 2022-2023": India Government Mint (IGM) Hyderabad has issued two Presentation Packs in Coin Cards in the denominations of Rs.20/-, Rs.10/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.2/- and Re 1/- with the AKAM logo on the Reverse: Year of Presentation Packs issue: 2023
5) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat/India celebrates 75th Year of Independence: A set of five Coins in the denominations of Re.1/-, Rs.2/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.10/- and Rs.20/- released by the India Government Mint, Mumbai in 2023
6) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat/India celebrates 75th Year of Independence: A set of five Coins in the denominations of Re.1/-, Rs.2/-, Rs.5/-, Rs.10/- and Rs.20/- released by the India Government Mint, Mumbai in 2023
AMRITPEX 2023 (THE NATIONAL PHILATELY EXHIBITION) held at New Delhi from 11-15.02.2023:
1) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) WOMEN'S POWER: EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023
2) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "WOMEN's POWER: EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023
3) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: 11) "WOMEN'S POWER: CONSERVING NATIONAL HERITAGE": A SPECIAL COVER RELEASED ON 12.02.2023
4) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) WOMEN'S POWER: DEFENDING OUR NATION": A Special Cover released on 12.02.2023
5) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "DIVYANG: PRIDE OF INDIA": A Special Cover released on 13.03.2023
6) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "PUPPETRY: INDIA'S CULTURAL HERITAGE": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
7) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "BIRSA MUNDA": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
8) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "GOVIND GURU": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
9) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS -2023 (FOXTAIL MILLETS, FINGER MILLETS, PEARL MILLETS, SORGHUM MILLETS, BARNYARD MILLETS, LITTLE MILLET"): A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
10) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "OUR FREEDOM STRUGGLE": A Special Cover released on 14.02.2023
11) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The "National Philately Exhibition"), held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "NATURAL HERITAGE OF INDIA": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023
12) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "ACHIEVEMENTS AT 75 YEARS": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023
13) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philatey Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "UTI ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED (UTI AMC)": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023
14) "AMRITPEX 2023" (The National Philately Exhibition") held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11-15 February 2023: ii) "INDIA POSTS IN SERVICE OF THE NATION": A Special Cover released on 15.02.2023
15) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), India: India Post has issued a 500 Paise (Rs.5/-) postage stamp highlighting the initatives taken by the Government of India (GOA) under the programme: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 11.02.2023
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Five Special Covers released by Philately Division, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi:
1) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: i) "FREEDOM STRUGGLE"
2) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: ii) "IDEAS@75
3) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's history: iii) "RESOLVE@75"
4) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: Am initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: iv) "ACTIONS@75"
5) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, India: An intiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 Years of Independence and India's glorious history: v) "ACHIEVEMENTS@75"
Links to Special Covers issued by the Rajasthan Postal Circle of India Post:
i) "Bikaneri Bhujia", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
ii) "Makrana Marble", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of Inda Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
iii) "Blue Pottery of Jaipur", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
iv) "Thewa Art Work", Rajasthan, India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
v) "Kathputlis of Rajasthan", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers (SCs) on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
vi) "Molela Clay Work & Pokran Pottery", (Rajasthan) Postal Circle of Inda Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
vii) "Kota Doria", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
viii) "Sanganeri & Bagru Hand Block Print", (Rajasthan), India: Rajasthan Postal Circle, Jaipur of India Post has issued a set of eight Special Covers on Geographical Indications (GIs) of Rajasthan: Date of Special Covers issue: 18.08.2021
Links to Special Covers issued by Maharashtra Postal Circle recently:
Links to Special Postal Covers/Booklet issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle (2021-2022):
Links to Special Covers issued by Uttarakhand Postal Circle recently:
Links to Special Covers issued by Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the Odisha Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the North East Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the West Bengal Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the Tamilnadu Postal Circle:
Links to Posts on Special Covers issued by the Haryana Postal Circle:
Links to posts on Special Covers issued by Kerala Postal Circle:
IPKF Operations, Sri Lanka:
Links to posts on Army Post Office (APO) issues:
Other posts on the Indian Armed Forces on this Blog:
Links to posts on Mahatma Gandhi on this Blog:
Special Stamp Packs/Books:
Links to Posts on Our Solar System:
1) Did You Know Series (34): World Stamp Show NY 2016, being held at Javits Centre, New York from 28.05.2016 to 04.06.2016
2) The Solar System: A set of eight Stamps of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) denomination each, depicting the eight planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune & Uranus, brought out by India Post on 20.03.2018
Links to posts on Mahatma Gandhi on this Blog:
Some posts on Banks on this Blog:
Links to posts on stamps on six Hill Forts of Rajasthan (UNESCO World Heritage Sites):Links to some posts on the Forts of Maharashtra:
Special Stamp Packs/Books:
5) Tribal Dances - Valar, Kayang, Hozagiri & Velakali: A set of four Stamps issued on 30.04.1991 by India Post put together in this album by the National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi
6) Beaches of India - Gopalpur-on-Sea, Kovalam, Anjuna and Bogmalo Beaches: A set of four Stamps issued by India Post on 11.08.1997 during INDEPEX'97 held at New Delhi from 15-22 December 1997 (World Philatelic Exhibition)
7) TREES: The Sentinels of Nature: (Part I): Indian Postage Stamps released at various points of time from 11.12.1954 onwards till 28.12.1982 compiled by India Post in a booklet of 36 Stamps: The first 12 Stamps in the Booklet:
8) Trees: The Sentinels of Nature: (Part II): Indian Postage stamps released at various points of time from 11.12.1054 onwards till 28.12.1982 compiled by India Post in a booklet of 36 Stamps: The next 12 Stamps in the Booklet (Nos. 13-24):
India Post Stamps on Special Mugs:
1) Black Ceramic Mug: An India-Post presentation highlighting representative Postage stamps brought out by India Post since 1963, on various WWF initiatives in India for Conservation of Endangered Fauna
2) White Ceramic Mug depicting State Bank of India, Pune Main Branch - A Walk Down History Lane
3) Did You Know series (46): "Climbing" several Mountain Peaks of the Himalayan Ranges all at the same time without "Mountain Climbing Gear" is now possible: The Himalayan Mountain Peaks and Ranges displayed as panoramic photographs on two beautiful Ceramic Mugs
Permanent Pictorial Cancellations:
1) Permanent Pictorial Cancellations, Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, India Post: (PART I): 12 Post Cards issued from 01.01.1965 onwards till 05.01.2017 (out of a set of 37): Post Card set issue date: 31.12.2016
2) Permanent Pictorial Cancellations, Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, India Post: (Part II): 12 Post Cards issued from 01.01.1965 onwards till 05.01.2017 (out of a set of 37): Post Card set issue date: 31.12.2016
3) Permanent Pictorial Cancellations, Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, India Post: (PART III): 13 Post Cards issued from 01.01.1965onwards till 05.01.2017 (out of a set of 37): Post Card set issue date:31.12.2016 & 05.01.2017
Links to Posts on Indian Post-Cards:
Commemorative Stationeries:
Registered Post Envelopes:
Links to Commemorative Stamps Posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2026:
Links to Commemorative Stamps Posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2025:
Links to Commemorative Stamps Posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2024:
Links to Commemorative Stamps Posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2023:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps Posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2022:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps Posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2021:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian stamps issued during 2019:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2018:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian stamps issued during 2017:
3) India-Portugal: Joint Issue: A set of two Stamps commemorating the Dandiya and Pauliteiros Dances issued by India Post on 07.01.2017
4) Dr. M.G. Ramachandran (or MGR) Birth Centenary : A Commeorative Postage stamp issued by India Post on 17.01.2017
5) Nature: India: A set of six commemorative Stamps issued by India Post on 25.01.2017
6) India Post Payments Bank (IPPB): A commemorative stamp of Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 30.01.2017
7) Headgears of India: A set of 16 stamps issued by India Post on 10.02.2017
8) Bicentenary of the Raising of the Poona Horse Regiment (July 1817 - July 2017): A Commemorative 500 Paise or Rs.5/- stamp issued by India Post on 11.02.2017
9) Centenary of Ramjas College: A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 13.02.2017
10) Ladybird Beetle: A set of four Stamps brought out by India Post on 23.02.2017
11) Yogada Satsang Society of India Centennial Celebrations: A 00 Paise or Rs./ stamp issued by India Post on 07.03.2017
12) Means of Transport Through The Ages: A set of 20 stamps issued by India Post on 25.03.2017
13) Kotmi Sonar Crocodile Reserve/Park: A Special Cover brought out by Chhattisgarh Postal Circle on 29.01.2017 during a Philatelic Exhibition titled "BILASPEX 2017"
14) Cub Scouts: Celebrating the Centenary of the Cub Scouts Movement in India and abroad in 2016 by issuing a commemorative stamp by India Post on 30.03.2017
15) Shivneri Fort: A Special cover brought out by Philatelic Bureau, Pune and Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 30.03.2017
16) Ahmednagar Fort: A Special Cover brought out by the Philatelic Bureau, Pune and Maharashtra Postal circle of India Post on 30.03.2017
17) World Theatre Day: A Special Cover brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post on 27.03.2017
18) Coffee Stamp Rs.100/- (Part I) : The Strange Case of "Non-Fragrance" Wet Off-Set Stamps passed on as "Coffee Fragrance Stamps" by India post, thus defrauding/cheating its customers, released on 23.04.2017
19) Coffee Stamp Rs.100/-: (Part II) The Strange Case of "Non-Fragrance" Wet Off-set Stamps passed on as "Coffee Fragrance Stamps" by India Post, thus defrauding/cheating its customers, released on 23.04.2017
20) Bharat Ratna Bhimrao Ambedkar Institute of telecom Training, Jabalpur: 75 years of its establishment: A commemorative stamp issued by India Post on 22.04.2017:
21) Logo on Leaf (Cachet): TANAPEX 2017: A Special Cover released on 05.01.2017:
22) Traditional Sarees of Tamilnadu: TANAPEX 2017: A Special Cover released on 05.01.2017
23) 250 Years of Thyagabrahmam or Tyagayya or Saint Thyagaraja: TANAPEX 2017: A Special Cover released on 06.01.2017
24) Thiruvarur Temple Car: TANAPEX 2017: A Special Cover released on 06.01.2017
25) Lord Arthanareeswarar Temple, Tiruchengode:TANAPEX 2017: A Special Cover released on 06.01.2017
26) Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library: TANAPEX 2017: A Special Cover released on 06.01.2017
27) Spice of India: Turmeric: TANAPEX - 2017: A Special Cover released on 06.01.2017
28) Legends of Tamil Cinema: 1) Samikannu Vincent 2) T.P. Rajalakshmi 3) M.G. Ramachandran : TANAPEX 2017: Three Special Covers issued on 07.01.2017
29) "Deekshabhoomi": The place of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's initiation into Buddhism: Two Commemorative stamps of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- denomination issued by India Post on 14.04.2017
30) Viswanatha Satyanarayana, Tarigonda Vengamamba & Atukuri Molla: A set of 3 Stamps of 500 Paise each issued on 26.04.2017
31) Ramanujacharya: Millennium (1017-2017): 1000th Birth Anniversary: A commemorative stamp of 2500 Paise or Rs.25/- brought out by India Post on 01.05.2017
32) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI): A 500 Paise or Rs.5/- stamp issued by India Post on 05.05.2017 33) Champaran Satyagrah Centenary: (1917-2017): Three commemorative stamps issued by India Post in the denominations of Rs.5/-, Rs.10/-, and Rs.25/- on 13.05.2017:
34) Torna Fort: A Special Cover issued by Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 29.03.2017
35) Sinhagad Fort: A Special Cover brought out by Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2017Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian stamps issued during 2016
4) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nashik from 16-18.01.2016: (Part 2) Spl.Covers on Kalaram temple and Nashik "Grape City & Wine Capital of India" released by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 17.01.2016
5) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nashik from 16-18.01.16: (Part 3) Spl. Covers on "Nashik Dhol" and "Dr. Anand Gopalrao Joshi" released by Maharashtra postal Circle on 18.01.2016
6) International Fleet Review - 2016 (IFR - 16) held at Vishakhapatnam from 04.02.16 to 08.02.16: Commemorative Postage stamps issued by India Post
7) Celebrating 75 Years of setting up of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal : Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by India Post.
8) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06 - 09.02.2016: (Part 1): Spl. Covers on "Indian Dak Runner" & "The PUNPEX-16 logo" released by Punjab Postal Circle on 06.02.2016
9) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06-09.02.2016: (Part 2): Spl. Cover on "Butterflies of Chandigarh" released by Punjab Postal Circle on 07.02.2016
10) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06-09.02.2016: (Part 3): Spl. Cover on "Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandigarh" released by Punjab Postal Circle on 07.02.2016
11) PUNPEX - 16 held at Chandigarh from 06-09.02.2016: (Part 4): Spl. Cover on "Migratory Birds of Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh" released on 07.02.2016
12) "Gurudwara Shri Paonta Sahib": Spl. Cover released by HP Postal Circle, of India Post
13) India's First International Fleet review held on 18.02.2001 at Mumbai
14) "Jal Mahotsav" on the River Narmada from 12-21.02.2016: Spl Cover issued by the Department of Posts, India
15) "Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv", Ujjain 22.04.2016-21.05.2016: MAPPEX-2016 Spl Cover released by Postmaster General, Indore Region, India Post on 07.02.2016
16) Unique Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh: MAPPEX 2016: A Special Cover issued by the Postmaster General , Indore Region, Indore, on 05.02.2016
17) Golden Jubilee of The Statesman Vintage & Classic car Rally": Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi on 28.02.2016
18) Mahamaham Kumbha Mela Festival, Kumbhakonam, Tamil Nadu: February 13-22, 2016. Special Cover issued by the Postmaster General Tamilnadu Circle, Chennai, India Post.
19) "Maharaja Agrasen ki Baoli " in New Delhi: "UTSAV 2016"- A Special cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle on 17.02.2016
20) Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios Birth Centenary celebrations : A Special Cover issued by Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi, India Post on 15.02.2016
21) Shri Lakshmi Narayan Temple: UTSAV 2016: A Spl Cover issued on 17.02.2016 by Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi
22) National Science Centre Delhi: UTSAV 2016: A Spl Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle, New Delhi , Department of Posts, India on 16.02.2016
23) Commemorating the Birth Centenary of Vasantrao Srinivassa Sinai Dempo: A Rs.5/- Stamp issued by India Post on 04.03.2016
24) 150th Anniversary of the Allahabad High Court : Commemorative Stamps & Coins issued by the Department of Posts, India & India Government Mint, Mumbai respectively
25) National Archives of India (Part 1): 125th Anniversary Celebrations: Commemorative Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India on 13.03.2016
26) The Gilgit Record (Manuscripts): National Archives of India (Part 2) A 30 paise Stamp issued in 1979, by the Department of Posts, India.
27) "A Minor Rock Edict" of Samrat Ashok found in Gujarra , Distt. Datia M.P. : A Special Cover issued by the Indore Region, MP Postal Circle, Deptt. of Posts, India
28) "Batesara Group of Temples": A Special Cover issued by Indore Region, M.P. Postal Circle, Deptt. of Posts, India
29) "India-UN Women HeForShe Programme": Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post
30) Fire Services of India: A Rs. 5/- Stamp issued by the department of posts, india to honour the "Fire Services of India"
31) Govardhanram Tripathi: Commemorative Rs.5/ Stamps brought out in his honour by the Department of Posts, India.
32) The "Everlasting Flame international Programme 2016": A Special Cover issued by Delhi Postal Circle, Department of Posts, India.
33) "Ahimsa Ball": Commemorating the 10th Installation Ceremony of the Ball: A Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle on 26.04.2016
34) "BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 14-16 April 2016, held at Mumbai: A Special Cover issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle on 14.04.2016
35) "25th Shukla Day Coin and Philately Fair" held from 22-24.04.2016 at Mumbai: A Special Cover issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle, India Post on 22.04.2016
36) "Indian Coast Guard Air Station Chennai Silver Jubilee": A Special Cover issued by Tamilnadu Postal Circle of India Post on 07.03.2016
37) Swami Chidananda: A Rs.5/- Commemorative stamp issued by India Post on 21.05.2016, celebrating his Birth Centenary.
38) "Brave Fighter Narvir Shivaji Kashid: A Special Cover issued by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 05.05.2016
39) Tata Power: Commemorating the centenary of the establishment of The Company by India Post, by issuing Rs.5/- stamps on 10.06.16
41) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Jharkhand: DEOPEX:2016: A Special Cover issued by the Jharkhand Postal Circle, India Post on 18.03.2016
42) "Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar": DEOPEX-2016: A Special Cover issued on him by Jharkhand Postal Circle, India Post on 18.03.2016
43) "Philatelic Seminar, Jaipur": A Special Cover issued by the Rajasthan Postal Circle, India Post on 28.02.2016
44) "Shantheyanda Okkada Hockey Namme - 2016": A Spcial Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 03.05.2016
45) The Indian Institute of Architects: Commemorating the Centenary year of the Institute by issuing a Special Cover by Maharashtra Postal Circle, India Post on 12.05.2016
46) Indian Naval Air Squadron 300 (INAS 300): A Special Cover issued on the Induction of MiG-29Ks and de-induction of Sea Harriers in the Squadron, by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 11.05.2016
47) State Trading Corporation : Celebrating 60 Glorious Years: A Special Cover issued by the Delhi Postal Circle, India Post on 18.05.2016
48) Christ Church Fort Teppakullam, Tirichirappalli: 250th Anniversary Celebrations: A Special Cover issued by Tamilnadu Postal Circle, India Post on 17.05.2016
49) "BSE" (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange): Commemorating the 140th Year of its establishment: A Rs.5/- commemorative stamp brought out by India Post on 09.07.2016
50) "VIKAS PARV - CHHAU DANCE": A Special Cover issued by Jharkhand Postal Circle on 17.06.16
51) 65th Plenary of the North Eastern Council held on 26-27 May 2016 at Shillong: A Special Cover brought out by the NE Postal Circle of India Post, on 03.06.2016
52) Platinum Jubilee of the First Philatelic Bureau set up in Mumbai: A Special Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 21.06.2016
53) Chennai Book Fair: A Special Cover issued by the Tamilnadu Postal Circle of India Post on 01.06.2016
54) Chennai Book Fair (Part II) A.K. Chettiar : One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
55) Chennai Book Fair (Part III): T.Janakiraman: One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
56) Chennai Book Fair (Part IV): P.V. Akilandam: One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
57) Chennai Book Fair (Part V): D. Jayakanthan: One of 6 eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
58) Chennai Book Fair : (Part VI): Pudhumaipithan: One of Six Eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
59) Chennai Book Fair: (Part VII): Va Ramasamy: One of six eminent Tamil writers on whom Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued Special Covers on 10.06.2016
60) Tadoba Andhari National Park: Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on "International Tiger Day" at Nagpur on 29.07.2016
61) Tara Mata Temple Shimla: Famous Temples of Himachaal Pradesh Series: A Special Cover issued by HP Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2016
62) Bagla Mukhi Temple, Bankhandi, Kangra: Famous Temples of Himachal Pradesh Series: A Special Cover released by the H.P. Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2016
63) Chintpurni Temple , Chintpurni Una, HP: Famous temples of Himachal {radesh Sries: A Special Cover released by H.P.Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2016
64) Ter-Centenary of the martyrdom of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur: A Special Cover brought out by Delhi P0stal Circle of Indiapost on 20.06.2016
65) "Rio 2016" Summer Olympics: Commemorative Stamps and booklets issued by the Department of Posts, India on 05.08.2016
66) "Orchids": A set of 6 Commemorative postage stamps brought out by India Post on 08.08.2016
67) Indian Metal Crafts: A set of six Stamps issued by India Post on 26.08.2016
68) Independence Day - Tourism in India: A Rs. 25/- Commemorative Stamp issued by India Post on 15.08.2016
69) "Kargil Diwas" - A Special Cover brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post on 26.07.2016
70) Jagadguru Shri Shivrathri Rajendra Swamy : A Commemorative Rs.5/- Stamp brought out on his Birth Centenary on 27.08.2016
71) Lady Hardinge Medical College: Commemorating the Centenary of establishment of LHMC by issue of Rs.5/- stamps by India Post on 23.09.2016
72) Swachh Bharat Mission: Second set of Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post on 02.10.2016
73) Induction of C-130: A commemorative stamp of 500 Paise issued by India Post on 06.10.2016
74) Central Water and Power Research Station, (CWPRS) Pune: A commemorative Rs.5/- stamp issued by India Post commemorating the Centenary Celabrations of establishment of the CWPRS
75) Kanger Valley National Park, Jagdalpur: A Special Cover brought out by Chhattisgarh Postal Circle, India Post on 26.06.2016
76) Jagadish Chandra Bose (Great Scientist): A Special Cover brought out by the Jharkhand Postal Circle, India Post on 15.02. 2016
77) "Near Threatened Birds": (Series I): Stamps issued by India Post to create awareness about four Near Threatened (NT) Bird species on 17.10.2016
78) "Varanasi City": A set of Commemorative Stamps brought out by India Post on 24.10.2016
79) National Unity Day (or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas): Salute to the Unifier of India: A Commemorative postage stamp brought out on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by India Post on 31.10.2016
80) 50 Years of Haryana: A Commemorative Postage stamp issued by India Post on 01.11.2016
81) Mahseer: A Special Cover issued by the Indore Region of the Department of Posts, in coordination with the Forest Department Madhya Pradesh on 09.09.2016
82) Third Battalion:The Garhwal Rifles: A Commemorative postage stamp issued to celebrate the Centenary of the Battalion's Raising day in 1916. Stamp issued by India Post on 19.11.2016
83) "Picnic": The theme of Children's day 2016: Two commemorative stamps brought out by Indiapost in the denominations of 1500 Paise or Rs.15/- each on 14.11.2016
84) Nobel Prize Winners of India: A Special Cover brought out by Rajasthan Postal Circle of India Post in co-ordination with the Philatelic Society of India and St. Xavier's School, Jaipur on 21.10.2016
85) Chilika Lake: A Special Cover issued by the Odisha Postal Circle of India Post at the National Philatelic Exhibition on Nature and Environment - 30.09.2016 to 02.12.2016 on 30.09.2016
86) Exotic Birds: A set of six Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 05.12.16
87) Akshardham Temple and Pramukh Swami Maharaj: A set of two stamps issued by India Post on 07.12.2016
88) AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences): A Rs. 5/- commemorative stamp issued on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee (60 years) of establishment of AIIMs on 03.12.16
89) Season's Greetings: A set of two Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post on 23.12.2016
90) Samrat Vikramadittya: A Commemorative Rs.5/- Stamp brought out by India Post on 22.12.2016
91) 150 Years of setting up of the first building of Hardayal Heritage Public Library in 1866: Commemorative stamp issued by India Post on 26.12.16
92) Personality Series: Bihar: A set of 8 Commemorative stamps issued by India Post on 26.12.2016
93) Deendayal Upadhyaya: Birth centenary commemoration (1916-2016) A Commemorative stamp of Rs.10/- issued on him by India Post on 29.12.16
94) Legendary Singers of India: A set of 10 stamps issued by India Post on 30.12.2016
95) State Bank of Mysore (SBM): A Special Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post on 16.12.2016
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2014 and 2015:
1) 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil - A set of four stamps issued by India Post.
2) Commemorative Stamps on "Swachh Bharat" Mission3) Commemorative Stamps on "Project Rukmini" 4) Commemorative Stamps on "Indian Ocean & Rajenda Chola I"5) International Day of Yoga - "Commemorative Stamps & Coins" 6) India-France - 50 Years of Space Co-operation - Commemorative Stamps7) Commemorative Stamps on 50 years (Golden Jubilee) of "Engineers India Limited"
8) Bicentenary of the "Old Theological Seminary" (OTS) Kottayam, Kerala
9) Commemorative stamps issued on Nabakalabera (Jagannath Temple, Puri)
10) Commemorative stamps issued on an Indian Game called "Sagol Kangjei" originated in Manipur, from which Polo was adapted all over the World
11) Samrat Ashok - Commemorative Stamps issued on the legendary Emperor of Ancient India
12) Women Empowerment - Commemorative Stamps
13) Baba Amte - Commemorative Stamps
14) Did You Know Series (4): A sample of the beautiful stamps brought out by Department of Posts, India
15) 10th World Hindi Conference held at Bhopal - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts India
16) 50th Anniversary of the 1965 Indo-Pak War: Commemorative stamps issued by Department of Posts, India.
17) Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Dr. B.R. Ambedker by Department of Posts, India with a stamp titled "Dr B.R. Ambedkar and the Indian Constitution"
18) The "Charkha" or the Spinning Wheel: Commemorative stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India
19) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - Commemorative Stamp issued by the Department of Posts, India
20) 50th Anniversary of the Border Security Force (BSF): Commemorative Stamp issued by the Department of Posts, India
21) 3rd India- Africa Forum Summit at New Delhi - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts, India
22) Commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL): Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post.
23) Commemorating the Bicentenary of the Raising Day of the First and Third Gorkha Rifles: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post.
24) India-Singapore Joint issue: 50 Years of Bilateral Relationship: Two Commemorative Stamps issued by India-Post.
25) Celebrating 60 years (Golden Jubilee) of EEPC India: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post.
26) Centenary of the setting up of the Zoological Survey of India: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post
27) Celebrating Children's Day on November 14th - Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post.
28) Musicians of India - Commemorating Classical Musicians of India by issue of Stamps by India Post.
29) Sumitranandan Pant (poet and writer) : Commemorative postage stamps issued on him by India Post
30) Golden Jubilee of the Establishment of the IDSA, New Delhi: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post
31) 100 Years of Return of Mahatma Gandhi to India in 1915: Commemorative postage stamps issued by India Post
32) Commemorating Alugumuthu Kone, one of the first Freedom Fighters against the British: Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post
33) Centennial of the Patna High Court of Judicature: Commoemrative Stamps issued by India Post
34) Gaiety Theatre Complex, Shimla: A Commemorative 500 Paise Stamp issued by India Post on 20.06.2014
35) Commemorating 150 Years of the Kuka Movement: A commemorative Stamp brought out by India Post on 24.12.2014
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on stamps issued in 2013:
1) Commemorative Postage stamps on the "Wild Flowers of India" issued by India Post.
2) 100 Years of Indian Cinema: 50 commemorative stamps issued by India Post.
3) INS Vikramaditya: Celebrating the induction of the Aircraft Carrier into the Indian Navy: A Commemorative stamp issued by India Post on 04.12.2013
4) 50 Years of Nagaland: A commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 01.12.2013
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on Stamps issued in 2012:
1) Shekhawati and Warli Paintings (Part I) - Warli Paintings - Commemorative postage stamps brought out by India Post in 2012
2) Shekhawati and Warli Paintings (Part II) - Shekhaati Paintings - Commemorative postage stamps brought out by India Post in 2012
3) History of the Ancient & Modern Olympics and Paralympics & commemorative coins issued during the London Olympics and Paralympics: Also, includes a set of four stamps issued by India Post on 25.07.2012:
4) National Mathematics Day: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- issued by India Post on 22.12.2012
5) The Scinde Horse: A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- issued by India Post on 16.11.2012
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on Stamps issued in 2011:
1) Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs.100/- issued on Mahatma Gandhi on Khadi Cloth for the first time ever by India Post.
2) Commemorating 100 Years of the Establishment of the ICMR: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 08.11.2011
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts on Stamps issued in 2010:
1) Princely States of Indore, Sirmoor, Bamra and Cochin : Commemorative Stamps issued by India Post
2) Crafts Museum, New Delhi: A set of two Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 21.12.2010
3) Lalit Kala Akademi: A Rs.5/- stamp brought out by India Post on 31.12.2010
4) C.Subramanium and the Indian Green Revolution: A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 28.11.2010
5) Central Bank of India: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- celebrating the Centenary of the establishment of the Bank brought out by India Post on 23.12.2010
List of Commemorative stamps Posts on Stamps issued in 2009:
1) The Silent Valley: Commemorating the Silver Jubilee (25 Years) of setting up the Silent Valley National Park by issue of a stamp on 15.11.2009
2) Pterospernum acerifolium (or Muchkunda): A commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 06.03.2009
3) C.Subramanium and the Indian Green Revolution: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- brought out by India Post on 28.11.2009
List of Commemorative Stamps Posts issued in 2008:
1) Centenary of the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru: Commemorative Stamps brought out by Indiapost in 2008
2) Standard Chartered Bank: Commemorating 150 Years of Banking in India: A Rs.5/- Commemorative Postage Stamp issued depicting the SCB Mumbai Heritage Building
3) "Aldabra Giant Tortoise": A commemorative postage stamp brought out by India Post in 2008
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 2007:
1) 2550 years of Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post
Postage Stamps from Guernsey/Alderney Island:Postage Stamps from Romania:
Postage Stamps from Kyrgyzstan:
Postage stamps from Tokelau:
Postage stamps from Israel:
Postage Stamps from Norway:
Postage Stamps from Correos (Spanish Post):Postage Stamps from Armenia:
Links to posts on my Alma Mater - La Martiniere College, Lucknow: