268) PUNPEX 2016, held at Chandigarh from 06-09 February 2016: (Part 2): Butterflies of Chandigarh: Special Cover released on 07.02.2016:

268) PUNPEX 2016, held at Chandigarh from 06-09 February 2016: (Part 2): Butterflies of Chandigarh: Special Cover released on 07.02.2016:

The State Level Philatelic Exhibition of Punjab Circle, PUNPEX – 2016 was held from 06.02.2016 to 09.02.2016 at Chandigarh, Punjab. Tradition, culture and modernity were reflected in the Exhibition through the various exhibition frames, stalls of various dealers and cultural activities.

On the first day of the Exhibition (i.e. 06.02.2016), two interesting Special Covers were released – one on “INDIAN DAK RUNNER” (the precursor mode of mail delivery to the present faster modes of delivery)  and the other was on “PUNPEX 2016 Exhibition/Logo”.

On the second day of the Exhibition (i.e. 07.02.2016), the theme of the  three Special Covers released was Conserving Bio-diversity and saving Wildlife. Under this theme, another three interesting Special Covers were released – one on “BUTTERFLIES OF CHANDIGARH” and the other two on “MIGRATORY BIRDS OF SUKHNA LAKE” and “SUKHNA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY”.

The Special Cover on the “Butterflies of Chandigarh”:

The above is an image of the Special Cover brought out on 07.02.2016 at the, PUNPEX – 2016, depicting the “BUTTERFLIES OF CHANDIGARH”. On the left of the Special Cover are shown four varieties of Butterflies found in Chandigarh – 1) Striped Tiger 2) Common Sergeant, 3) Common Jezebel, 4) Peacock Pansy. In the centre is shown Chandigarh’s Butterfly Park.

The Rs.5/- Postage stamp depicts a butterfly under an inscription “Shubh Kamnayain” (in Hindi) and “Greetings” (in English). The Cancellation stamp is dated 07.02.2016 and is inscribed “State Level Philatelic Exhibition, PUNPEX – 2016, Chandigarh”. The logo of PUNPEX 2016 is to the left of the postage stamp.

On the Back of the Special Cover is the slogan “Join hands to save Wildlife”. The names of the butterflies shown on the Front of the Cover and a mention of the Butterfly Park is made on the Back of the Cover. The number of the Special Cover PB/02/2016 is mentioned along with the reference of the Chief Postmaster General, Punjab Circle, Sandesh Bhawan, Sector 17 E, Chandigarh.

1) Striped Tiger (Danaus genutia): It belongs to the Group of Crows and Tigers (Danainae) of Brush Footed butterflies family. It is also called the “Common Tiger” in India.

                An image of a Striped Tiger Butterfly
This butterfly closely resembles the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) found in Mexico and the Americas.

The wingspan of the Striped Tiger is 75 mm to 95 mm.

The Striped Tiger butterfly is found throughout India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, South-East Asia and Australia (except New Guinea). The striped tiger occurs in scrub jungles, fallow land adjacent to habitation, dry and moist deciduous forests, preferring areas of moderate to heavy rainfall. It is also found in degraded hill slopes and ridges, both, bare and denuded, and also places covered with secondary growth. Although it is a strong flier, it never flies rapidly or high. Its scouts around searching for its host and nectar plants. It abounds in gardens where it feeds on nectar on flowers like Adelocaryum, Cosmos, Celosia, Lantana, and Zinnia et al.

Striped Tiger butterflies are leathery, tough to kill and fake their death. They have an unpleasant smell and taste which works to their advantage against predators.

2) Common Sergeant (Athyma perius): It belongs to the Nymphalidae Group of brush footed butterflies. 

               An image of a Common Sergeant  Butterfly

The Common Sergeant male has black wings with a series of white markings, while the female is blackish brown. The underside of the wings are ochre yellow with white markings as on the upper side but heavily defined with black. The antennae are black and there is a spot of ochre between the eyes. The thorax has a band or two of bluish spots anteriorly and posteriorly. The abdomen is transversely and narrowly barred with bluish white and below the abdomen is pure white. In the female, the abdomen has a double lateral row of minute black dots.

It is found in South Asia and South-East Asia. It is found throughout the Himalayas, India, Burma, Tenasserim, Siam and the Malay Peninsula.

It survives by using Glochidion lanceolatum, G. velutinum and Wendlandia thysoidea as food plants.

3) Common Jezebel (Delias eucharis): It belongs to the Group of Whites & Sulphurs (Pieridae). 

               An image of a Common Jezebel Butterfly

 This is a medium sized pierid butterfly found in many places in South and South-East Asia, especially in the non-arid regions of India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand. The wingspan of both males and females measures between 6.5 to 8.5 cm.

The Common Jezebel is nomadic in behaviour and is found in several places including in temperate hill forests, tropical rain forests, dry open woodlands and beach hinterlands. They are found all over India except in the deserts and above altitudes of over 7000 feet in the hills. It can be seen flying among high trees, flowers, gardens. The Jezebel flies up in the canopy and comes lower down only to feed on nectar in the flowers. When it sits still with its wings closed, one can see its brilliantly coloured underside.

Interestingly, for its protection, its bright colouration indicates that it is unpalatable due to the toxins accumulated in its larva stage from the host plants, including small shrubs.

4) Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana):

It belongs to the Nymphalidae Group of butterflies and is found in India, South Asia, China and Japan.

The Peacock Pansy has two distinct adult forms which differ mainly in the patterns on the underside of the wings – the dry season form has few markings, while the wet season form has additional eyespots and lines.

       An image of a Peacock Pansy Butterfly - Wet season form

  An image of a Peacock Pansy Butterfly - Wet season form- Underside 

               An image of a Peacock Pansy Butterfly - Dry season form

 An image of a Peacock Pansy Butterfly - Dry season form - underside
 The adult butterfly has a wingspan of 54 mm to 62 mm.

It feeds on a variety of plants, including Hygrophila auriculata, Phyla nodiflora and species in the genera Acanthus, Barleria and Gloxinia.

The following are the names of some of the Butterfly Species which are found in Chandigarh:

Milkweed Butterflies (Danainae): Blue Tiger (Tirumala limniace), Common Tiger or Striped Tiger (Danaus genutia), Plain Tiger (Danaus chrysippus), Common Indian Crow (Euploea core), Common Evening Brown (Melanitis leda).

Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae): Common Leopard (Phalanta phalantha), Common Castor (Ariadne merione), Angled Castor (Ariadne ariadne), Tawny Castor (Acraea violae), Lemon Pansy (Junonia lemonias), Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana), Grey Pansy (Junonia atlites), Chocolate Pansy (Junonia iphita), Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui), Indian Red Admiral (Vanessa indica), Indian Fritillary (Argynnis hyperbius), Yellow Pansy (Precis hierta), Blue Pansy (Junonis orithya), Common Sailer (Nepris hylas), Common Map (Cyrestis thyodamas), Club Beak (Libythea myrrha), Common Sergeant (Athyma perius).

Satyrs or Browns (Satyridae): Common Bushbrown (Mycalesis perseus), Dark – branded Bushbrown (Mycalesis mineus), Common Fivering (Ypthima baldus), Common Threering (Ypthima asterope).

Gossamerwings (Lycaenidae): Red Pierrot (Talicada nyseus), Common Pierrot (Castalius rosimon), Bright Babul Blue (Azanus ubaldus), Grass Jewel (Chilades trochylus), Pea Blue (Lampides boeticus), Common Silverline (Cigaritis vulcanus), Common Guava Blue (Virachola isocrates), Zebra Blue (Leptotes plinius), Pale Grass Blue (Zizeeria maha).

Whites & Sulphurs (Pieridae): Common Jezebel (Delias eucharis), Bath White (Pontia daplidice), Pioneer White or Brown Veined White (Belenois aurota), Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni), Three-spot Grass Yellow (Eurema blanda), Common Emigrant (Catopsilia crocale), Mottled Emigrant (Catopsilia pyranthe), White Orange Tip (Ixias Marianne), Yellow Orange Tip (Ixias Pyrene), Dark Clouded yellow (Colias croceus), Indian Large Cabbage White (Pieris brassicae), Indian cabbage white (Pieris canidia)

Swallowtails (Papilionidae): Common Mormon (Papilio polytes), Lime Butterfly (Papilio demoleus), Common Jay (Graphium doson).

Skippers (Hesperiidae): Indian Skipper (Spialia galba), Straight Swift (Baoris guttatus bada), Small Branded Swift (Pelopidas mathias).

Butterfly Park in Chandigarh:

The Butterfly Park in Chandigarh is located in Sector 26 and is spread over an area of 7 acres.

 An image of a  landscaped section in the Butterfly Park in the shape of a butterfly taken on Special Cover

The principal objectives of setting up the Butterfly Park were :

-      To establish a Centre for Conservation, Education & Recreation which would be helpful in understanding about butterflies which are a valuable Bio-resource.

-      To promote Educational and training programmes for school and college students

-      To establish an interpretation centre to provide information on butterflies, their importance and conservation values.

Towards this end, the Forest Department has developed a Butterfly Park, full of host and nectar plants so as to make the habitat congenial to butterflies. A wide variety of host plants like Ashok, Salix, Mango, Citrus, Amla, Palm, Ixora, Bael et al have been planted for the more than 50 species of Butterflies, so as to create a conducive butterfly habitat.

To ensure adequate food availability, a large number of flowering plants have also been planted.

In this park, a Conservatory has been constructed admeasuring 20 x 10 metres. The prime objective behind making this conservatory is to increase the probability of butterfly sightings by the visitors to the Park.

Butterflies can be seen throughout the year in this park. The most common sightings are – Leopard, Plain Tiger, Striped tiger, Lime Butterfly, Peacock Pansy, Cabbage butterfly, Common Mormon, Common sergeant, Blue Tiger, Red Pierot etc.

Habitat destruction across the world is the major cause of butterfly extinction which is almost entirely due to human activity.

Other significant threats are:

Urbanisation, Clearing of Forest & Pollution, Monoculture and planting of exotic varieties, Use of Pesticides, Illegal trade in butterflies et al.

There is a pressing need to conserve butterflies, which in turn help in conserving the Environment. 

It may not be out of place to mention, that butterflies are very sensitive to pollution and the presence of butterflies is one of the vital indicators of a healthy Forest/Eco-system.

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: Chandratal, 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 
  
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

"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

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 

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 

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. 

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 

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.

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

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 in 2007:

1) 2550 years of Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha: Commemorative stamps issued by India Post  

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

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 

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 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"

International Philately Exhibitions :

1) World Stamp Show New York 2016

2) Thailand 2016 - FIAP 32nd Asian International Stamp Exhibition 10-15 August 2016