213) Commemorative
stamps issued by India Post: Ashoka the Great or “Samrat Ashok” (304 BC – 232 BC): The Greatest Emperor of the
Mauryan Empire & Ancient India:
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(In
322 BC, Chandragupt Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire, he was succeeded
by his son Bindusar in 298 BC. From 269 BC to 232 BC, the Mauryan
Empire reached its height under Ashok, Chandragupt Maurya’s grandson,
remembered as the greatest King of Ancient India).
Ashok Bindusar Maurya or Ashoka
the Great or “Chakravarti Samrat” Ashoka
or Asoka was the third ruler of the Maurya Empire who ruled from 269 BC to
232 BC.
Born in 304 BC at
Pataliputra, Magadh (present day Patna in the Indian State of Bihar), he was
the grandson of Chandra Gupt Maurya and son of Bindusar.
The
Early Years:
Ashok was given royal military
training and he later became a warrior King and a heartless Commander.
He was fearless and his strength was so immense that he is said to have single-handedly
killed a lion on a rampage with a wooden rod.
Because
of his military qualities, he was chosen over many of his elder brothers to
quell riots engineered by a coterie of ministers in the Avanti Province of the
Mauryan Empire, following which Ashok was appointed as the Governor of Ujjaini.
When
Bindusar, his father passed away, a war of succession ensued in which Ashok
eliminated the legitimate heir to the throne by tricking him into entering a pit
filled with live coals. It is recorded in the “Dipavamsa” and “Mahavamsa” that Ashok killed some 99 of his brothers and half-brothers and spared
only one to ascend the throne.
His
coronation took place thereafter in 268 BC, a year after his succession
to the throne.
The
Texts which contain information about Ashok’s life:
Information about Ashok’s
life and reign is gathered from a few Buddhist sources – the Sanskrit “Ashokvadana” (meaning the “Story of Ashok”) written in the 2nd
Century BC and two Pali
chronicles of Sri Lanka – the “Dipavamsa” and the “Mahavamsa”).
Ashokvadana:
Along with his Edicts, his legend is narrated in the 2nd Century “Ashokvadana” (meaning “Narrative or Legend of Ashok”) which
is a part of “Divyavadana” (or
the Narrative of the Divine), which also mentions his fondness for his name’s
connection to the “Saraca asoca”
tree or the Ashok Tree.
The emphasis of “Ashokvadana” is on exploring the
relationship between the King and the “community of monks” (or the “Sangha”) and setting up an ideal way of
life for the common man by telling appealing stories about the virtues of
righteous living.
Strangely, this text makes
no mention of the Kalinga war and only mentions about Ashok using state powers
to zealously further the spread of Buddhism.
Mahavamsa:
The “Mahavamsa” or the “Great Chronicle” is a historical poem
written in the Pali language of the Kings of Sri Lanka. It covers the period
from the reign of King Vijaya of Kalinga (in ancient/present day Orissa) in 543
BC to the reign of King Mahasena (334-361 AD). This text gives an insight into
contemporary Royal Dynasties in the Indian sub-continent and helps in dating
the consecration of Ashok.
Dwipavamsa:
The “Dwipavamsa” (or the Chronicle of the Island) is the oldest
historical record of Sri Lanka believed to have been compiled from the “Atthakatha” and other sources around the
3rd or 4th century. The Dipavamsa was recited at the “Mahinda festival” held annually in
Anuradhapura.
Other
sources of information on Ashok & his times:
Some more information is
gathered from the Edicts of Ashok. Some architectural remains of his period
have been found at Kumhrar, Patna, which include an 80 pillar hypostyle hall.
A literal Sanskrit
translation ascribes the meaning of “Ashok” as “without pain or distress or
without sorrow”.
In his Edicts, he is
referred to as “Devanampriya”
(meaning “the beloved of the Gods” or “one who is a Believer”) “and “Priyadarshi” (meaning “He who regards
everyone with affection and kindness” in Pali). He is also, known by several other
titles – “Samrat” (meaning
“Emperor”), “Dhammarakhit” (“Defender/Follower
of the Righteous Path of Dharma”), “Dharmarajika”
(the “Emperor who follows the Righteous Path of Dharma”), “Magadhrajshreshtha” (“Supreme Lord of Magadh”), “Mauryaraja” (The Mauryan King), “Dharmashok” (“Ashok who follows the
Righteous Path of Dharma”), “Ashokvardhan”,
“Prajapita” (The “Father of his subjects”),
“Dharmanayak” (the “Emperor who
follows the Righteous Path”) and so on.
Expansion
of the Mauryan Empire through military campaigns during Ashok’s reign:
Over
the first eight years of Ashok’s reign, Ashoka is believed to have used his
vast military strength for the expansion of the Mauryan Empire.
After
a number of military conquests, his Empire extended over most of South Asia and
beyond – from present day Pamir and Hindukush mountain ranges in Afghanistan in the North, to Baluchistan in
the West, to Bengal and Assam in the
East and Mysore in the South. His Empire covered the entire Indian
sub-continent except parts of present day Tamil Nadu and Kerala which were
ruled by three ancient Tamil kingdoms. The Empire’s capital was
Pataliputra and prominent provincial capitals were located at Ujjaini and
Taxila.
Under
Ashoka, India had an estimated population of 30 million, substantially higher
than any contemporary Hellenistic kingdoms.
Emperor
Ashok, a bad-tempered and brutal ruler:
Initially, according to
Buddhist Legends, Ashoka ruled his Empire in an effective manner but one that
simply terrorised criminals and his enemy prisoners. He is said to have been
extremely bad-tempered and of a brutal nature.
It is believed that he set up a prison in the
north of his capital Patliputra, where he ordered that prisoners should be
subjected to all kinds of torture and that nobody should come out of the prison
alive.
Here he built an elaborate torture chamber called “Ashoka’s Hell”
or even “Paradisal Hell”
(because of the contrast between its beautiful exterior and the acts carried
out within the building by his appointed executioner named “Girikaa”.
This
earned Ashok the epithet of “Chanda Ashok” (meaning “Ashok the Brutal”).
The
War with the City-State of Kalinga, which completely transformed Ashok & he
adopted the Path of Dharma:
As part of his Empire
expansion initiatives, Ashok led a war against Kalinga City–State (in present
day Orissa, India) with the goal of annexing its territory, a task that his grandfather had already
attempted to do before him.
What
followed was one of the most brutal and hard fought wars recorded in history of
conflict, which took place around 261 BC. Even though the people of Kalinga
defended themselves valiantly, Ashok’s military strength was far superior to
that of Kalinga and the Army of Kalinga was beaten by sheer numbers of Ashok’s
forces.
It is recorded that
Kalinga suffered huge losses of around 350,000 casualties (about 100,000 killed
and 100,000 seriously wounded and about 150,000 deported or enslaved), the city
was looted and razed to the ground.
While on a post-war tour
of the battle-field and the destroyed city of Kalinga, he saw the kith
and kin of the dead wailing alongside the bodies of their loved ones, Ashok
was filled with remorse for the brutal destruction which had been initiated at
his command. He issued an Edict expressing his regret for the sufferings
that he had inflicted upon Kalinga. He assured everyone in this Edict that he
would henceforth renounce war and embrace the path of Dhamma.
Edict
13 on Ashoka’s rock inscriptions states thus in Pali:
“His
Majesty feels remorse on account of the conquest of Kalinga because during the
subjugation of a previously unconquered State, slaughter, death, and taking away as captive of the people
necessarily occurs, whereas his Majesty feels profound sorrow and regret”. The
Edict further mentions that there was even greater regret that the friends and
families of the deceased would suffer greatly too.
He also took a vow in this
Edict that he would henceforth renounce all types of armed conflict/war and
embrace and spread the path of “Dharma” (the
righteous path – related to morals, social concerns and religious tolerance).
It is generally believed
that he embraced Buddhism, however, although some of his Edicts specifically
mention Buddhist sites and texts, it
seems that his concept of “Dharma” went well beyond the teachings of Buddhism. He
expressed support for all major religions of his time – Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism
and Ajivikaism and his Edicts generally address the population at large while a
few are addressed mainly to Buddhists. He generally focussed on moral themes
which adherents to all religious creeds would generally accept.
He
was so disturbed by the slaughter in the Kalinga War that he resolved not to
annex the remainder of the extreme southern part of the country (present day Tamil
Nadu & Kerala) through armed conflict.
After
the Kalinga war, Ashoka abandoned his expansionist policy and under his
rule, the Mauryan Empire and its Allies turned into a prosperous and peaceful
Empire for several years.
Ashok’s
Conversion to Buddhism:
By 263 BC, he had
converted to Buddhism and dedicated himself to propagating Buddhism across
Asia.
Buddhist traditions hold
that he converted to Buddhism and that he supported monastic Buddhist
communities. He established several Buddhist pilgrimage sites, he offered
prayers under the “Bodhi” tree (the
Tree under which Buddha had attained Enlightenment).
Propagation
of Buddhism in several countries across the World:
He played a significant role in organising the
Third Buddhist Council in 250
BC at Patliputra conducted by the monk Moggaliputta-Tissa, who was the
spiritual teacher of Ashok.
He followed this up with
providing all kinds of support to Buddhist missions all over the Mauryan Empire
and beyond.
He sent Buddhist
missionaries to Kashmir, Afghanistan, Syria, Persia, Egypt, Greece, Italy,
Turkey, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Mongolia, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Thailand,
Vietnam and Sri Lanka.
His Edicts Ashok mentions
some of the people living in Hellenistic countries as converts to Buddhism, and,
inter alia, state:
“Now
it is conquest by Dhamma or Dharma that the “Beloved of the Gods” (Ashok)
considers to be the best conquest. And it (conquest by Dharma) has been won
here, on the borders, even six hundred yojanas away (a measure of distance),
where the Greek King Antiochos rules, beyond there where the four Kings named
Ptolemy, Antigonos, Magas and Alexander rule, likewise among the Cholas, the
Pandyas and as far as Tamrapani. Here in the King’s domains the Greeks, the
Kambojas, the Nabhakas, the Nabhapamktis, the Bhojas, the Pitnikas, the Andhras
and the Palidas, everywhere people are following the “Beloved of the God’s”
instructions in Dhamma. Even where His envoys have not been, these people too
having heard of the practice of Dhamma and the Ordinances and instructions in
Dhamma given by Him are following it and will continue to do so”.
He is credited with having
built over 84000 Stupas.
Several Chinese and
Japanese Rulers imitated him and were instrumental in spreading Buddhism all
over the Orient.
His son Mahinda (or
Mahendra) and daughter Sanghamitra (meaning “Friend of the Sangha”) established
Buddhism in Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka).
His initiatives transformed Buddhism from
an Indian Religion into a World Religion. Even today, Buddhism, one of India’s
ancient spiritual and religious traditions is extremely popular in Eastern and
South-Eastern Asia.
The
changed model of ruler-ship vis-à-vis the earlier concept of Divine Kingship:
He became a model of
Kingship in the Buddhist tradition and was an early supporter of Buddhism and
established monuments marking several significant sites on Shakyamuni Buddha,
and according to tradition was closely associated in the preservation and
propagation of Buddhism.
He is regarded as one of
the most exemplary rulers in World history. Although there were references in
Buddhist Literature to Ashok, definitive historical records of his time were
lacking till the 19th century, when there came to light a large
number of edicts in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. These edicts are
inscribed on rocks and pillars and proclaim Ashok’s reforms and policies and
promulgate his advice to his subjects.
Under Ashok, Buddhism
turned into a State religion. A favourable atmosphere was created for
acceptance of Buddhist concepts and preachings and guided State policies and
initiatives.
Throughout
South-eastern Asia, the model of Ruler-ship embodied by Ashok replaced the
notion of divine kingship that had previously dominated, for example in the
Angkor Kingdom.
Under
this model of Buddhist Kingship, the King sought to legitimise his rule not
through descent from a divine source but by supporting and earning the approval
of the Buddhist Sangha (Brotherhood).
Following Ashok’s example,
many rulers established monasteries, funded the construction of Stupas and
supported the ordination of monks in their kingdom.
Several of them took an
active role in resolving disputes over the status and regulation of the Sangha,
just as Ashok had in calling a conclave to settle many contentious issues
during his reign.
This development led to the close association
of many Southeast Asian countries between the monarchy and the religious
hierarchy.
This
Association is seen even today in the State supported Buddhism of Thailand and
the traditional role of the Thai king as both religious and secular leader.
The
practical approach to Dharma adopted by Ashok:
Ashok
became a statesman committed to changing society through the propagation of
social ethics.
The Mauryan Empire
included a spectrum of societies where different categories were variously
organised. The emphasis on harmonious social relations between the different
people was repeated on many occasions. Besides, general values such as not
injuring humans and animals, being forgiving, treating all creatures with
compassion, observing piety and adhering to the truth were also emphasized.
For Ashok, Dharma was an ancient tradition which was
essentially a code of ethical behaviour and the benefits thereof which appeared
to be his attempt to universalise a code focussed on social ethics and on the accommodation
of diverse views.
His
promulgations of Dhamma were intended to influence the conduct of his people in
relation to each other, and included practice of respect for the elderly,
treating slaves and servants kindly and respect for religions and traditions
other than one’s own.
He advocated tolerance and
non-violence as official policy and this made him an unusual ruler.
He built roads, dug wells
and built rest houses. He also arranged for the medical treatment of both human
beings and animals.
He sought the advancement
of the essentials of all sects and believed that this was only possible if each
one treated the other with respect. He believed that in honouring the views of
others, one was honouring one’s own sect.
Ashok distributed wealth
among the needy, built monasteries, sponsored religious festivals and came to
be remembered as a righteous and tolerant ruler that influenced rulers of other
countries from the Middle East (Egypt, Syria etc.) to Japan.
He instituted Dharma Implementation Committees concerned with the general welfare of his
subjects. These Committees went from place to place spreading the message of
Dharma. He also sent messengers to spread these ideas to other lands.
Ashokan
Edicts:
Ashok
was the first Ruler who inscribed his messages to his subjects and officials on
stone surfaces/natural rocks and polished pillars.
He used the stone
inscriptions to proclaim what he understood to be “Dhamma” (The Rule of righteous conduct/living).
Ashok instructed his
ministers and officials to carve his Edicts on rocks and pillars in the local
dialects in a simple language.
A total of 33 Edicts or inscriptions on the Pillars
of Ashok and Boulders and Cave walls have been discovered/identified so
far.
These inscriptions are
dispersed throughout modern day Pakistan and India and represent tangible
evidence of the spread of Buddhism all over the Indian sub-continent. Ashok’s
Edicts are found scattered in more than 30 places throughout India, Nepal,
Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The Edicts describe in
detail the first wide expansion of Buddhism through the efforts of Ashok and
offer more information about Ashok’s religious and moral precepts, and his
notions of social and animal welfare.
In his Rock Edicts,
he mentioned about religious freedom and religious tolerance. His government
officials were instructed to help the poor and the elderly, establish medical
facilities for both human beings and animals, enforce obedience to parents and
generosity to all priests and ascetic orders no matter what their creed.
Officials were also instructed to plant fruit and shade trees, wells to be dug
for providing water to travellers and local residents.
Most of these Edicts are
written in the “Brahmi” script
(an ancient Indian language).
Ashok’s
Edicts which form the earliest compilation of written documents in India have
survived through the centuries because they are written on rocks, stone pillars
with animal capitols.
Some,
like the Lumbini pillar, mark the Buddha’s birthplace, while its inscriptions
commemorate Ashok’s pilgrimage to that place. Others are found in or near
important population centres so that the Edicts contained therein could be read
by as many people as possible.
The
Symbols/Emblems of Ashoka:
The
Ashoka Chakra:
The Ashoka Chakra is a
depiction of the “Dharmachakra” (or
the “Wheel of Dharma). The wheel has 24 spokes which represent the 12 Laws of
dependent Origination and the 12 Laws of dependent Termination.
The Ashoka Chakra is seen
inscribed on several relics of Ashoka the most prominent being the Lion Capitol
of Sarnath and the Ashoka Pillar.
It has been
adapted at the centre of the Indian National Flag of the Republic of India, which was
adopted on 22.07.1947, where it is in a navy-blue colour on a white
background.
It replaced the symbol of
the “Charkha” (or the “Spinning
Wheel”) of the pre-Independence versions of the National Flag. It is also seen at the base of the Lion Capitol of Ashok which was adopted
as the National Emblem of India.
"Chakra" is a Sanskrit word meaning
“Cycle” or “self-repeating Process” The process signifies the cycle of time
representing that the World changes with time.
The Ashoka Chakra is also
the highest peace-time Gallantry Award which is given to Servicemen.
Pillars
of Ashok:
The Pillars of Ashok are a
series of columns dispersed throughout the Northern Indian sub-continent which
were erected by Ashok during his reign.
Of the several pillars
that he got erected, only ten of them with inscriptions have survived to the present
day.
Three
pillars in particular are testimony to the technological and artistic genius
of the ancient Indian Civilisation. Averaging between forty and fifty feet
in height and weighing up to fifty tons each, a few animal capitols that
survive today are recognised as masterpieces of Indian art. Both the pillars
and capitols exhibit a remarkable mirror-like polish that has endured through
centuries of exposure to the elements.
All the pillars were
quarried at Chunar, (South of the Hindu holy city of Varanasi or Banaras) and
transported, sometimes, even up to several hundred miles to where they were
erected.
The
“wheel” represents the sun time and Buddhist Law, while the “Swastik” stands
for the cosmic dance around a fixed centre and which guards against evil.
The
Lion Capitol of Ashok (or the “Ashokmudra”):
The Ashok Pillar at
Sarnath is the most notable of the relics left by Ashok. Made of sandstone,
this pillar records the visit of the Emperor to Sarnath in the 3rd
Century BC.
It has a four lion
Capitol (four lions standing back to back) which was adopted as the
National Emblem of the Indian Republic after India gained Independence from the
British in 1947.
The Lions symbolise both
Ashok’s Imperial rule in all the four directions as well as his four
directional vigilance to guard the frontiers of the Mauryan Empire against
potential enemies.
The Lion capitol was placed on top of the
Ashok Pillar but is now kept in the Sarnath Museum.
The
Lions are mounted on a short cylindrical Abacus with a Frieze carrying
sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull and a
lion, separated by intervening spoked chariot-wheels placed over an
inverted bell-shaped Lotus.
Carved out of a single block
of polished sandstone, the Capitol was crowned by a “Wheel of Dharma”
(or the “Dharmachakra”).
The four animals in the
Sarnath Capitol are believed to symbolise different steps of Lord Buddha’s
life:
- The
Elephant represents Buddha’s concept in the dream of Queen Maya of a
white elephant entering her womb. (In the Jataka Tales, a white elephant is a
symbol of prosperity and peace in the land)
- The
Bull represents Desire during the life of the Buddha as a Prince
- The
Horse represents Buddha’s departure from palatial life
- The
Lion represents the accomplishments of the Buddha.
Besides these religious
interpretations, there are some non-religious interpretations, according
to which, the four lions symbolise
Ashok’s rule over the four directions, the wheels as the symbols of his
enlightened rule (Chakravarti meaning “four directional”) and the four other animals
as symbols of four adjoining territories of India.
The Sarnath pillar bears
one of the Edicts of Ashok, an inscription against division within the Buddhist
community which reads “No one shall cause division in the order of the monks”.
Some
other constructions attributed to Ashok;
Sanchi Stupa (in Madhya
Pradesh, India), Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh, India), Mahabodhi Temple
(Bihar, India), Barabar Caves (Bihar, India), Nalanda Mahavihara (Bihar,
India), Taxila University (with some portions like Dharmarajika Stupa &
Kunal Stupa – in Taxila, Pakistan), Bhir Mound (Taxila, Pakistan), Bharhut
Stupa (Madhya Pradesh, India), Deorkothar Stupa (Madhya Pradesh, India),
Butkara Stupa (Swat, Pakistan), Sannati Stupa (Karnataka, India), Mir Rukun
Stupa (Nawabshah, Pakistan).
Some
Buddhist Monuments in the State of Maharashtra:
The
construction of Buddhist Stupas, Chaityas, Viharas etc. which Ashok started in
his lifetime picked up pace for several centuries after him. His concept of
religious tolerance can be seen in the monuments where Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism continued to flourish in peaceful co-existence.
The State of Maharashtra,
India, has a large concentration of Buddhist “Stupas”, “Sangharama”, “Chaityas”
and “Viharas” as well as dwellings for Buddhist, Jain and Hindu monks seen
carved out on rock faces which were used for meditation by monks for several
centuries. These are similar to residences built for Buddhist monks all over
South Asia and Central Asia. The Bedsa Caves, Karla Caves (near Lonavla),
Aurangabad Caves, and the World famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves are some of the extremely
popular tourist spots, especially with the Japanese tourists who strongly
believe in Buddhism.
The Ajanta Caves
are Cave monuments cut out of hillside rock, first dating back to about 200 BC.
The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta
considered to be the masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. The Caves
situated about 100 km northeast of Ellora are cut into the volcanic lava of the
Deccan in the forest ravines of the Sahyadri mountain ranges and are set in
beautiful wooded surroundings. They contain carvings that depict the life of
Buddha and their carvings and sculptures are considered to mark the beginning
of classical Indian art. The 29 caves were first excavated around 250 BC and
work went on for several hundred years until they were abandoned around 650 AD
in favour of another site of cave monuments at Ellora. With its two groups of
monuments corresponding to two important periods in Indian history, the caves
bear exceptional testimony to the evolution of Indian Art.
The Ellora Caves
depict three great religions of ancient India – Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.
They also illustrate the spirit of tolerance which allowed these three
religions to establish their sanctuaries and their communities at a single
place bearing testimony to the strong foundation laid by Ashoka in the matter
of religious tolerance. The 34 monasteries and temples of Ellora, extending
over two kilometres were dug side by side in the walls of a high basalt cliff,
close to Aurangabad in Maharashtra. The caves with their uninterrupted sequence
of remarkable reliefs, sculptures and architecture dating from 650 AD to 1000
AD bring to life the ancient civilization of India to life.
The Caves of the Hindu
group are the best known among the Ellora caves with the “Cavern of the Ten
Avatars” and the Kailash Temple are outstanding examples of rock-cut
architecture and sculpture work.
(For more details on the Ajanta, Ellora & Aurangabad Buddhist Caves, please click here)
(For more details on the Ajanta, Ellora & Aurangabad Buddhist Caves, please click here)
The
Decline of the Mauryan Empire after Ashok:
In a struggle of
succession to Ashok, his youngest wife Tishyaraksha got the legal heir to the
throne Kunal, blinded through a conspiracy.
Thereafter, Kunal, having
obtained enlightenment through Buddhist practices, became a wandering minstrel.
Once Ashok heard him sing
on the streets of Patliputra and realized that it was his own son. Although Kunal forgave her, Ashok had
Tishyaraksha imprisoned and put to death.
Kunal was succeeded by his
son Samprati who ruled the Mauryan Empire for about fifty years.
In
185 BC, the Mauryan Dynasty came to an end and the Empire disintegrated
when the Mauryan Dynasty was superseded by the Shunga Dynasty. The end of the
Dynasty was tragic, when Pushyamitra Shunga, the Commander-in-Chief of the
Mauryan Army, under the Mauryan Emperor Brihadratha, the last of the Mauryan
Rulers, assassinated him during the presentation of a Guard of Honour of the
Armed Forces.
The Shunga Dynasty ruled only a fragment of
the Mauryan Empire and most of the North-western territories under Ashok now
became a part of the Indo-Greek Empire.
Commemorative
Stamps issued on Samrat Ashok by India Post:
In August 2015, India Post
has brought out a Commemorative Stamp on Samrat Ashok in the denomination of
Rs.5/-.
Inscribed on the stamp are
an image of Emperor Ashok adapted from a
stone relief found in Amravati,
Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, which is one of the few representations of
Emperor Ashok. A Pillar of Ashok atop which sits a Lion and the Sanchi Stupa in
the background. Also seen in the background are an image of Lord Buddha and
inscriptions in Brahmi and Pali. The words “Samrat Ashok” are mentioned in both
Hindi and English. The year of issue is shown as “2015”.
The Stone relief containing
the image of Emperor Ashok found in Amravati,
Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, which is one of the few representations of
Emperor Ashok on the basis of which the Stamp image has been adapted.
A First day Cover showing the Lion capitol and the cancelled Rs.5/- stamp of "Samrat Ashoka" with the Pune GPO cancellation dated 24.08.2015.
Bilingual inscription in
Greek & Aramaic of Emperor Ashok discovered in Kandahar kept in the
National Museum of Afghanistan
An Ashok Stambha located in Thailand showing the inverted Lotus, the four sumbolic animals in Buddhist tradition, the Four Lions keeping a watch in all four directions (the Lion Capitol), atop which is the "Dharma Chakra" or the "Ashok Chakra" having 24 spokes.
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Postage Stamps from Thailand depicting Buddhist Jataka Tales:
1) Thailand postage stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Magha Puja Day (Part I)
2) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Asalha Puja Day (Part II)
3) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Visakha Puja Day (Part III)
4) Postage stamps from Thailand commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales
Links to posts on Army Post Office (APO) issues:
1) No. 2 Squadron AF "The Winged Arrows", Platinum Jubilee Celebrations: A Special Cover issued by 99 APO on 01.12.2016
2) 18th Battalion - The JAT Regiment- Commemorating the Golden Jubilee of its raising on 01.10.1966 at Secunderabad
3) 7 Engineer Regiment: Golden Jubilee celebration of its raising on 01.05.1966 : A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 05.12.2016.
4) 151 Air Defence Regiment (Self Propelled) (Chhamb): Golden Jubilee Celebrations: A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 05.12.2016
5) 66 Armoured Regiment: Golden Jubilee Celebrations (1966-2016). A Special Cover issued by 56 APO on 06.12.2016
6) 3 Squadron (IAF) (COBRAS): Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (1941-2016): A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 10.12.2016
7) 2nd Battalion The Mahar Regiment: Platinum Jubilee (1941-2016): A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 13.12.2016
8) The Brigade of The Guards: Commemorating the XXV BIENNIAL CONFERENCE & XI REUNION -2016: A Special Postal Cover issued by 56 APO on 21.12.2016
1) No. 2 Squadron AF "The Winged Arrows", Platinum Jubilee Celebrations: A Special Cover issued by 99 APO on 01.12.2016
2) 18th Battalion - The JAT Regiment- Commemorating the Golden Jubilee of its raising on 01.10.1966 at Secunderabad
3) 7 Engineer Regiment: Golden Jubilee celebration of its raising on 01.05.1966 : A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 05.12.2016.
4) 151 Air Defence Regiment (Self Propelled) (Chhamb): Golden Jubilee Celebrations: A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 05.12.2016
5) 66 Armoured Regiment: Golden Jubilee Celebrations (1966-2016). A Special Cover issued by 56 APO on 06.12.2016
6) 3 Squadron (IAF) (COBRAS): Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (1941-2016): A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 10.12.2016
7) 2nd Battalion The Mahar Regiment: Platinum Jubilee (1941-2016): A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 13.12.2016
8) The Brigade of The Guards: Commemorating the XXV BIENNIAL CONFERENCE & XI REUNION -2016: A Special Postal Cover issued by 56 APO on 21.12.2016
11) 29 Air Defence Regiment (SAMBA): 60 years of Glorious Service : A Special Cover issued by 99 APO on 24.12.2016
12) 102 (VC) Engineer Regiment: Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of its raising in 1965: A Special Cover issued by 99 APO on 28.12.2016
13) 130 Air Defence Regiment: Golden Jubilee Celebrations: A Special Cover issued by 56 APO commemorating the occasion on 28.01.2017
14) 3rd Battalion The Sikh Regiment: Centennial of the Battle of Hai fought on 01.02.1917 during WW I : A Special Cover issued by 56 APO on 01.02.2017
15) 27 Air Defence Missile Regiment (Amritsar Airfield): Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (75 Years) A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 04.02.2017
16) 237 Engineer Regiment : Golden Jubilee Celebrations ( 50 Years of Glorious Service). A Special Cover brought out by 99 APO on 11.02.2017
17) 26th Battalion The Madras Regiment: Golden Jubilee (1967-2017): A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 16.02.2017
18) Tri Services Veterans: Inaugural Armed Forces Veterans day: 14.01.2017: A Special Cover issued by 56 APO on 14.01.2017:
19) 79 Medium Regiment: Golden Jubilee Celebrations (1967-2017): A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 01.03.2017:
20) 176 Medium Regiment: Golden Jubilee Celebrations (1867-2017): A Special Cover issued by 56 APO
21) 125 Helicopter Squadron (GLADIATORS): Award of the President's Standard on 03.03.2017: A Special Cover issued by 56APO on 03.03.2017
22) Mechanical Training Institute, Air Force: A Special Cover issued by 56 APO on the day of the President's Colours Presentation to the Mechanical Technical Institute on 03.03.2017
23) INS Viraat: 58 years of glorious service (of which 30 years with the Indian Navy (1987-2017): A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 06.03.2017
24) The Rajputana Rifles: 16th Reunion: A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 08.03.2017
25) 63 Engineer Regiment: Golden Jubilee Celebrations. A Special Cover brought out by 99 APO on 08.03.2017
26) First Battalion The 9th Gorkha Rifles: Bicentenary celebration: 1817-2017: A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 16.03.2017
27) 17th Battalion The Rajput Regiment: Platinum Jubilee Celebrations: A Special Cover brought out by 56 APO on 18.03.2017
28) Army Medical Corps: 12th Reunion & 54th Biennial (22-24.03.2017): A Special Cover issued by the 56 APO on 23.03.2017
Other posts on the Indian Armed forces on this blog:
4) Commemorative Stamps on "Project Rukmini"
5) The Scinde Horse: A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- issued by India Post on 16.11.2012
6) Aero India 2015: Asia's Premier Air Show: A set of 10 Post cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post in 2015.
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
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
13) India's First International Fleet review held on 18.02.2001 at Mumbai
23) Commemorating the Bicentenary of the Raising Day of the First and Third Gorkha Rifles: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post.
28) Army Medical Corps: 12th Reunion & 54th Biennial (22-24.03.2017): A Special Cover issued by the 56 APO on 23.03.2017
Other posts on the Indian Armed forces on this blog:
4) Commemorative Stamps on "Project Rukmini"
5) The Scinde Horse: A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- issued by India Post on 16.11.2012
6) Aero India 2015: Asia's Premier Air Show: A set of 10 Post cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post in 2015.
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
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
13) India's First International Fleet review held on 18.02.2001 at Mumbai
23) Commemorating the Bicentenary of the Raising Day of the First and Third Gorkha Rifles: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post.
Links to some posts on the Forts of Maharashtra:
1) Shivneri Fort: A Special cover brought out by Philatelic Bureau, Pune and Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 30.03.2017
2) Ahmednagar Fort: A Special Cover brought out by the Philatelic Bureau, Pune and Maharashtra Postal circle of India Post on 30.03.2017
3) Torna Fort: A Special Cover issued by Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 29.03.2017
4) Sinhagad Fort: A Special Cover brought out by Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 29.04.2017
5)"Brave Fighter Narvir Shivaji Kashid": A Special Cover issued by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 05.05.2016: includes The Defence of Panhalgarh and the legendary Battle of Pawan Khind
6) Rohida Fort: A Special Cover brought out by Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 14.07.2017
7) Pratapgad Fort: A Special Cover brought out by Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 28.08.2017
8) Purandar fort: A Special Cover brought out by International Collector's Society of Rare Items and Maharashtra Postal Circle on 04.05.2017
9) Rajgad Fort: A Special Cover brought out by International Collector's Society of Rare Items & Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 30.06.2017
Links to Posts on Indian Post-Cards:
1) Historical First Day Covers on Post Cards compiled by Karnataka Postal Circle on Post Independence India
2) For Part I of the DYKS (32) "Birds of the Himalayas", please click on the following link: ("Birds of the Himalayas" (Part I) - Description of 16 birds with picture postcards)
3) For Part II of DYKS (32): "Birds of the Himalayas", please click on the following link: ("Birds of the Himalayas" Description of 16 Birds with picture postcards)
4) For Part III of DYKS (32): "Birds of the Himalayas" please click on the following link: ("Birds of the Himalayas" Description of 16 Birds with picture postcards)
5) Two Series of Postage Stamps issued during the reign of George V: Inauguration of New Delhi in 1931 and Silver Jubilee of the reign of George V in 1935 compiled by Karnataka Postal Circle
6) Aero India 2015: Asia's Premier Air Show: A set of 10 Post cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post in 2015.
7) Himalayan Lakes: Chanratal, Roop Kund, Sela, Tsangu and Tsomo Riri: A set of five post cards issued by India Post in 2015
8) Incredible India: (Part I) A set of 48 Post Cards issued by India Post in 2015
9) Incredible India: (Part II) A set of 48 Post cards issued by India Post in 2015
10) Incredible India: (Part III): A set of 48 Post cards issued by India Post in 2015
11) Olympic Events: A set of 12 Post cards issued by the Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 11.07.2016
12) "Orchids": A set of 12 postcards issued by the Karnataka Postal Cicle of India Post, with designs inspired by 6 Stamps on Orchids issued by India Post on 21.10.1991 and 6 Stamps issued on 08.08.2016
13) Legendary Women (of India): A set of 10 Post-cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015
14) Sundarban (Part I): A set of 48 Post Cards brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015
15) Sundarban (Part II): A set of 48 Post cards brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015
16) Sundarban (Part III): A set of 48 Post Cards brought out by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015
17) Football Legendaries: A set of 18 Postcards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015
18) Wild India - Mammals: Part I): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015
19) Wild India - Mammals (Part II): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015
20) Wild India - Mammals Part III): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2015
21) Butterflies of India (Part I): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2016
22) Butterflies of India (Part II): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2016
23) Butterflies of India (Part III): A set of 48 Post Cards issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post in 2016
24) Beetles: A set of five stylised Post Cards issued by the Chennai Postal Circle of India Post
25) Endangered Species (Birds): (Part I) Greater Adjutant Stork: A set of four picture Post Cards issued by India Post
28) Endangered (Bird) Species: Manipur Bush Quail: A set of four Picture Post Cards issued by India Post
29) Endangered (Bird) Species: Nilgiri Laughing Thrush: A set of four Picture Post Cards issued by India Post
Maximum or Maxim Cards:
1) Did You Know series (33): 1) Maxim or Maximum Cards 2) A set of 5 Maximum Cards issued by the Department of Posts, India to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
2) Orchids: A set of six Maxim or Maximum Cards issued by the Karnatala Postal Circle, India Post on 08.08.2016
3) Exotic Birds: A set of six Maxim Cards issued by India Post on 05.12.2016
4) Nature: India: A set of six Maxim Cards issued by India Post on 25.01.2017
5) Headgears of India: A set of 16 Maxim Cards issued by Chennai Postal Circle of India Post on 10.02.2017
6) Means of Transport through the Ages: A set of 20 Maxim Cards issued by India Post on 25.03.2017:
"My Stamps" Albums:
1) "Ajanta & Ellora Caves": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Sumita and Rajeev
2) "Ghats of Varanasi": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Sumita
3) "Sun Temple, Konark": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
4) "Fairy Queen": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
5) "Mahabodhi Temple": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
6) "Port Blair Island": "My Stamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
29) Endangered (Bird) Species: Nilgiri Laughing Thrush: A set of four Picture Post Cards issued by India Post
Maximum or Maxim Cards:
1) Did You Know series (33): 1) Maxim or Maximum Cards 2) A set of 5 Maximum Cards issued by the Department of Posts, India to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
2) Orchids: A set of six Maxim or Maximum Cards issued by the Karnatala Postal Circle, India Post on 08.08.2016
3) Exotic Birds: A set of six Maxim Cards issued by India Post on 05.12.2016
4) Nature: India: A set of six Maxim Cards issued by India Post on 25.01.2017
5) Headgears of India: A set of 16 Maxim Cards issued by Chennai Postal Circle of India Post on 10.02.2017
6) Means of Transport through the Ages: A set of 20 Maxim Cards issued by India Post on 25.03.2017:
"My Stamps" Albums:
1) "Ajanta & Ellora Caves": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Sumita and Rajeev
2) "Ghats of Varanasi": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Sumita
3) "Sun Temple, Konark": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
4) "Fairy Queen": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
5) "Mahabodhi Temple": "MyStamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
6) "Port Blair Island": "My Stamps" (issued by India Post): Rajeev
Registered Post Envelopes:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2017:
1) Splendour of India: Happy New Year: A set of 12 Stamps issued by India Post on 01.01.2017
2) 350th Prakash Utsav: Guru Gobind Singh Ji: A commemorative Stamp of Rs.10/- brought out by India Post on 05.01.2017
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 29.04.2017
36) Eminent Writers: A set of five Commemorative Stamps issued on Kishan Chander, Bhisham Sahni, Srilal Shukla, K.V. Puttappa and Balwant Gargi by India Post on 31.05.2017
37) International Day of Forests or World Forestry Day -. A Special Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post on 21.03.2017
38) Forest Research Institute , Dehradun: (19th Commonwealth Forestry Conference 3-7 April 2017): A Special cover issued by Uttarakhand Postal Circle of India Post on 03.04.2017
39) Jhala Mann Singh (Jhala Manna): The martyr of the famous Battle of Haldighati: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- issued by India Post on 18.06.2017
40) Survey of India: 20th Anniversary Commemoration celebrated with the issue of two stamps by India post on 22.06.2017:
41) The Passport act, 1967:50 Years Commemoration: A 2500 Paise or Rs.25/- stamp brought out by Indiapost on 23.06.2017
42) Banaras Hindu University (BHU): Celebrating the Centenary of its establishment (1916-2016): Two commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 28.06.2017
43) Shrimad Rajchandraji: 150th Birth Anniversary Commemoration: A 500 Paise or Rs.5/- Stamp issued by India Post on 29.06.2017
1) Splendour of India: Happy New Year: A set of 12 Stamps issued by India Post on 01.01.2017
2) 350th Prakash Utsav: Guru Gobind Singh Ji: A commemorative Stamp of Rs.10/- brought out by India Post on 05.01.2017
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 29.04.2017
36) Eminent Writers: A set of five Commemorative Stamps issued on Kishan Chander, Bhisham Sahni, Srilal Shukla, K.V. Puttappa and Balwant Gargi by India Post on 31.05.2017
37) International Day of Forests or World Forestry Day -. A Special Cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle of India Post on 21.03.2017
38) Forest Research Institute , Dehradun: (19th Commonwealth Forestry Conference 3-7 April 2017): A Special cover issued by Uttarakhand Postal Circle of India Post on 03.04.2017
39) Jhala Mann Singh (Jhala Manna): The martyr of the famous Battle of Haldighati: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- issued by India Post on 18.06.2017
40) Survey of India: 20th Anniversary Commemoration celebrated with the issue of two stamps by India post on 22.06.2017:
41) The Passport act, 1967:50 Years Commemoration: A 2500 Paise or Rs.25/- stamp brought out by Indiapost on 23.06.2017
42) Banaras Hindu University (BHU): Celebrating the Centenary of its establishment (1916-2016): Two commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 28.06.2017
43) Shrimad Rajchandraji: 150th Birth Anniversary Commemoration: A 500 Paise or Rs.5/- Stamp issued by India Post on 29.06.2017
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2016:
1) Special India Post Cover carried in a dedicated Hot Air Balloon flown during the II International Hot Air Balloon Festival held in Pollachi, Tamilnadu, released by Tamilnadu Circle of India Post in January 2016
2) "Vibrant India": Postage Stamps issued by India Post on this theme
3) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nasik from 16-18.01.16: (Part 1) Spl. Covers on Pandu Leni Caves and Smt. Kusum Dhirubhai Mehta released by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 16.01.2016
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
40) "Surya Namaskar": The theme of second International Day of Yoga: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post on 21.06.2016
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" Mission
3) 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 Stamps
7) 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
2) International Day of Disabled Persons (Since renamed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities): A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- issued by India Post on 03.12.2007
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 2005:
1) Celebrating 200 years of exciting heritage of State Bank of India
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 2004:
1) XVIII Summer Olympic Games, Athens Greece (2004): A Presentation set of four stamps issued by India Post on 13.08.2004
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 1996:
1) Spirit of the Olympic Games, Athens-Atlanta: Celebrating the Centenary of the Modern Olympic Games: A set of two stamps issued
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 1964:
1) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose & the INA: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post on 23.01.1964
Commemorative stamps issued in 1931, 1947 and 1950:
1) Three Series of original Indian stamps which depict : Inauguration of New Delhi (1931), First Independent India postage stamps (1947) and Republic of India Inauguration (1950)
Postage Stamps from Thailand depicting Buddhist Jataka Tales:
1) Thailand postage stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Magha Puja Day (Part I)
2) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Asalha Puja Day (Part II)
3) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Visakha Puja Day (Part III)
4) Postage stamps from Thailand commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales
Other Postage stamps from Thailand:
5) "Nang Yai" (or Shadow Play Puppets"): International Letter Writing Week - 2008: Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by Thailand Post on 04.10.2008
Forever Stamps from United States Postal Service (USPS):
1) Forever Stamps: A Series of Stamps commemorating the "US Civil War 1861-1865"
2) Forever Stamps: The Hindu Festival of Lights - Diwali (2016)
Postage Stamps from the Bailiwick of Jersey:
1) "Man of Steel": A Superman movie. Jersey post stamps commemorating a local lad Henry William Dalgliesh who played Superman in the Movie
2) Kaleidoscopes: 200th Anniversary: Postage stamps issued by Jersey Post on 10.07.2017
Postage Stamps from Gibraltar:
1) 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta - the Universal guidepost/landmark in Liberty and Freedom: A miniature stamp sheet issued by the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau
Postage Stamps from Guernsey/Alderney Island:
1) "Coastal Eclipses": Stamps from Alderney Islands: Six Special Heat Sensitive Stamps issued by Guernsey Post on 19.07.2017
1) Special India Post Cover carried in a dedicated Hot Air Balloon flown during the II International Hot Air Balloon Festival held in Pollachi, Tamilnadu, released by Tamilnadu Circle of India Post in January 2016
2) "Vibrant India": Postage Stamps issued by India Post on this theme
3) MAHAPEX - 2016 held at Nasik from 16-18.01.16: (Part 1) Spl. Covers on Pandu Leni Caves and Smt. Kusum Dhirubhai Mehta released by Maharashtra Postal Circle on 16.01.2016
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
40) "Surya Namaskar": The theme of second International Day of Yoga: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post on 21.06.2016
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" Mission
3) 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 Stamps
7) 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
2) International Day of Disabled Persons (Since renamed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities): A Commemorative Stamp of 500 Paise or Rs.5/- issued by India Post on 03.12.2007
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 2005:
1) Celebrating 200 years of exciting heritage of State Bank of India
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 2004:
1) XVIII Summer Olympic Games, Athens Greece (2004): A Presentation set of four stamps issued by India Post on 13.08.2004
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 1996:
1) Spirit of the Olympic Games, Athens-Atlanta: Celebrating the Centenary of the Modern Olympic Games: A set of two stamps issued
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 1964:
1) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose & the INA: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post on 23.01.1964
Commemorative stamps issued in 1931, 1947 and 1950:
1) Three Series of original Indian stamps which depict : Inauguration of New Delhi (1931), First Independent India postage stamps (1947) and Republic of India Inauguration (1950)
Postage Stamps from Thailand depicting Buddhist Jataka Tales:
1) Thailand postage stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Magha Puja Day (Part I)
2) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Asalha Puja Day (Part II)
3) Thailand Post stamps commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales & celebrating Visakha Puja Day (Part III)
4) Postage stamps from Thailand commemorating Buddhist Jataka Tales
Other Postage stamps from Thailand:
5) "Nang Yai" (or Shadow Play Puppets"): International Letter Writing Week - 2008: Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by Thailand Post on 04.10.2008
Forever Stamps from United States Postal Service (USPS):
1) Forever Stamps: A Series of Stamps commemorating the "US Civil War 1861-1865"
2) Forever Stamps: The Hindu Festival of Lights - Diwali (2016)
Postage Stamps from the Bailiwick of Jersey:
1) "Man of Steel": A Superman movie. Jersey post stamps commemorating a local lad Henry William Dalgliesh who played Superman in the Movie
2) Kaleidoscopes: 200th Anniversary: Postage stamps issued by Jersey Post on 10.07.2017
Postage Stamps from Gibraltar:
1) 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta - the Universal guidepost/landmark in Liberty and Freedom: A miniature stamp sheet issued by the Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau
Postage Stamps from Guernsey/Alderney Island:
1) "Coastal Eclipses": Stamps from Alderney Islands: Six Special Heat Sensitive Stamps issued by Guernsey Post on 19.07.2017
Postage Stamps from Great Britain/UK:
1) 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta - the Universal Guidepost to Liberty and Freedom
2) "Man of Steel": A Superman Movie: A set of stamps brought out in 2013 by Jersey post, the States of Jersey, commemorating Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill who played Superman in the Movie
3) Celebrating the Centenary of Agatha Christie's first Crime Novel and 40th Anniversary of her passing away by issue of a set of 6 stamps by Royal Mail, UK
4) Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday: A Souvenir Sheet issued by the Royal Mail, UK featuring four generations of Windsors on 21.04.16
5) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: Two Commemorative Stamp sets brought out by Royal Mail UK on 07.07.2016
1) 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta - the Universal Guidepost to Liberty and Freedom
2) "Man of Steel": A Superman Movie: A set of stamps brought out in 2013 by Jersey post, the States of Jersey, commemorating Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill who played Superman in the Movie
3) Celebrating the Centenary of Agatha Christie's first Crime Novel and 40th Anniversary of her passing away by issue of a set of 6 stamps by Royal Mail, UK
4) Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday: A Souvenir Sheet issued by the Royal Mail, UK featuring four generations of Windsors on 21.04.16
5) 50 Years of Pink Floyd: Two Commemorative Stamp sets brought out by Royal Mail UK on 07.07.2016
Postage Stamps issued by Hongkong Post:
1) Working Dogs in Government Service: A sheetlet showing six dogs issued by Hongkong Post in June 2012
Postage Stamps issued by New Zealand Post:
1) ICC Cricket World Cup - 2015 14 Commemorative Stamps issued with the theme "Have A Ball"
Postage Stamps from Romania:
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