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PUNPEX 2016, held at Chandigarh from 06-09 February 2016: (Part 3) “Sukhna
Wildlife Sanctuary, 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” and the
other on “PUNPEX 2016 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, CHANDIGARH”
and “SUKHNA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, CHANDIGARH”.
The Special Cover on the “Sukhna
Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandigarh”:
The above is an image of the
Special Cover brought out on 07.02.2016 at the, PUNPEX – 2016, depicting the “SUKHNA
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, CHANDIGARH”. On the left of the Special Cover are shown
four varieties of Wildlife found in Chandigarh – 1) Spotted Deer 2) Indian
Peacock 3) Indian Grey Mongoose 4) Indian Wild Boar. In the centre is shown the
Kansal Log Hut.
The Rs.5/- Postage stamp depicts
a bed of flowers, the most prominent being Cineraria flowers. 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.
Sukhna Lake:
In 1958, Sukhna
Lake was constructed.
During the sixties and
early seventies, the rate of siltation of the Lake was very high due to
soil erosion from its catchment area.
Till the 1980s almost two-thirds of the
original water holding capacity of the Lake was lost due to siltation.
Soil and water
conservation measures have resulted in excellent results and reduced the rate
of siltation considerably. Soil Conservation measures supplemented with massive
afforestation have also led to the
development of a good forest cover in the hilly catchment area which is now an
ideal habitat for a wide variety of fauna leading to this area being designated
as the “Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary”.
Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary,
Chandigarh : Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary
is spread over an area of 2600 hectares and is located about one kilometre
North-East of Sukhna Lake. It forms a part of Sukhna Lake catchment area
falling in the Shivalik Hills.
The following species of
Flora and Fauna etc., inter alia, are found in the Sanctuary:
Flora:
There are a wide variety
of trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses and climbers in the Sanctuary. Some of them
being – Acacia catechu (Khair), Acacia modesta (Phulai), Acacia
arabica (Kikar), Acacia leucophloea (Raeru), Dalbergia sisoo
(Shisham), Anogeissus latifolia (Chhal), Azadirachta indica
(Neem), Bombax ceiba (Semal), Butea frondosa (Dhak), Bauhinia
racemosa (Kachnar), Emblica officimalis (Amla), Morus alba
(Tut), Lannea grandis (Jhingan), Diospyros montana (Kendu), Murraya
koenigii (Curry Patta), Prosopis juliflora (Musket), Cassia
fistula (Amaltas), Zizyphus jujoba (Ber), et al.
Fauna:
Mammals: Leopard, Sāmbhar, Spotted Deer (Chital),
Pangolin (Ant eater), Wild Boar, Jackal, Small Indian Civet, Jungle Cat,
Porcupine, Hanuman Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Indian Hare, Common Mongoose, Common
Rat, Squirrel et al.
Birds: More
than 262 varieties of birds are found in the Sanctuary, including, aquatic
birds. Prominent among them are : Indian Peacock, Red Jungle Fowl, Grey
Partridge, Cuckoos, Night Jars, Golden Oriole, Kingfisher, Swifts, Hoopoes, Hornbills,
Barbets, Woodpeckers, Rollers, Barn Owl, Parrots, Doves, Jacanas, Plovers,
Coots, Hawks, Geese, Swan, Ducks et al.
Reptiles: include Cobras, Rat Snake, Common Krait, Russell’s
Viper, Indian Python, Common Monitor (Goh) et al.
Insects: There is a large variety of Butterflies, Moths,
Honey-bees et al.
Every effort is made to protect, preserve and
propagate the wildlife of the area by creating habitats and promoting water
facilities by constructing water holes, provision of salt licks etc.
Kansal Log Hut: In the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, there are
three beautiful Rest houses – Kansal Log-Hut, Kansal Inspection Hut and Nepli
Inspection Hut.
To visit Sukhna Wildlife
sanctuary, one has to take a written permission from the Forest Department.
There are two entry gates to the Sanctuary – Kansal Gate and Nepali Gate.
The Forest Department
maintains two Animal Rescue Centres in the Nepali and Kansal areas.
1) Spotted Deer (Axis axis): The Spotted Deer is also known as the “Cheetal” or “Chital” or Axis
deer. It is found mainly in wooded regions of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal,
Bangladesh, Bhutan and Pakistan. The name “Chital” comes from the Bengali word
“Chitral” meaning “spotted” and the Sanskrit
word “Chitra” also meaning “spotted
or variegated”.
A Spotted Deer herd
The Spotted Deer is found in large numbers in dense
deciduous or semi-evergreen forests and open grasslands. The highest numbers
are found in the Forests of India, where they feed upon tall grass and shrubs. Chitals
are primarily grazers and also feed on short, sprouting grasses. They prefer
heavy forest cover for shade and are intolerant of direct sunlight. They also
eat fruit and branches of trees which are within reach by standing on their hind legs. Interestingly, they can
also eat their shed antlers as a source of nutrients and are fond of “mineral/salt
licks”.
A Spotted Deer feeding by standing on its hind legs
They are at risk from predators like Lions, tigers,
leopards, wolves, Indian rock pythons, dholes (red dogs), stray or pariah dogs,
crocodiles, foxes and jackals. They have a symbiotic relationship with the Northern
Plains Grey langur, keeping a lookout from tree-tops and give a warning when a
predator approaches while the spotted deer does likewise relying upon its
superior sense of smell which helps it to give out an early warning in case a
predator is approaching. Chitals and Langurs graze together silently, and when
in danger, the langurs disperse into the safety of high trees, while the Chitals
run away in groups, making bursts of high-speed running but tire out very
quickly, after which they prefer to hide in heavy cover.
The male
Chital has an average height of about 90 cm (or 35 inches) tall at the shoulder
and has a total length of about 170 cm (or 67 inches), including a 20 cm (7.9
inches) long tail. A male Chital weight about 30 to 75 kg and very large males
can weigh upto 98 to 110 kgs. On the other hand females weigh in at about 25 to
45 kgs. The average life-span of a Chital is about 8 to 14 years.
The Chital’s Conservation Status is
presently listed by the (International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
as of “least concern” because it occurs over a very wide range within which
there are many large populations. The Chital is protected under Schedule III of
the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
2) The
Indian Peacock or the Indian Peafowl (Pavo
cristatus): The Indian Peacock or blue Peafowl is a large and
brightly coloured bird largely native to South Asia.
An image of a displaying Peacock
Male Peacocks have a length of about 100 to 115 cm
(or 39 to 45 inches) and weigh about 4 to 6 kgs, while the Females measure
about 95 cm (or 37 inches) in length and weigh about 2.75 to 4 kg. The Indian peafowl is found across the Indian
sub-continent and in parts of Sri Lanka.
The male peacock is predominantly blue with a fan-like crest of spatula
tipped wire-like feathers and has a long train made up of elongated upper-tail
covert feathers which bear colourful eye-spots. These stiff feathers can be
raised into a fan and quivered in a beautiful display.
An image of a Peahen
The Indian peafowl lives mostly on the ground in
open forest or on land under cultivation where they feed on berries, grains,
snakes, lizards and small rodents. They emit loud calls, particularly to warn
against approaching predators.
The Peacock is widely mentioned in Indian and Greek
mythology and is the National Bird of India. The Indian Peacock is listed as of
“Least Concern” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
There are more than 1100 Peafowl in the Sukhna
Wildlife Sanctuary and their numbers are growing due to the Conservation
efforts of the Forest officials.
3) Indian
Grey Mongoose (Herpestes edwardsii):
The Indian Grey Mongoose or Common Grey Mongoose is found mainly in Southern
Asia – in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh et al.
The Indian Grey Mongoose is medium sized tawny or
yellowish grey with a lighter underside, darker feet and dark red tail tip. Its
body length is between 36-45 cm (or 14 to 17 inches) and its tail length is
about 45 cm (or about 17 inches). Its weight is about 0.9 to 1.7 kg. Male
Mongooses are much larger than the females.
Interestingly, Mongooses can see colour although most mammals have only
partial colour vision.
Found mainly in open forests, scrublands and
cultivated fields, often close to human habitation, it lives in burrows,
hedgerows and thickets among groves of trees, taking shelter under rocks or
bushes and drains. Usually found singly or in pairs, it preys on rodents,
snakes, bird’s eggs and hatchlings, lizards and a variety of invertebrates.
Interestingly, a mongoose can crack eggs open by
standing with its back to a wall and throwing the eggs under its body and
between its back legs so that the eggs break against the wall. Indian Mongooses
are often kept as pets to keep houses free from rats and other pests.
The story of “Brownie”, a baby Mongoose:
When we were visiting Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, Sumita chanced
upon a tiny baby mongoose, (whom we named “Browny”) in distress crying out for
his mother. Sumita and Maggie managed to revive him and on the Guest House
Gardener’s suggestion, Browny was left in the evening in its nest. Browny did
not survive the cold of the harsh winter night and we were very upset. On
return to Pune, Sumita wrote a story about Brownie which has been read around
2000 times by visitors to her blog “Fab Hobby Ideas”. The Story of Brownie was the
first story on “Fab Hobby ideas”. She included a fact file on Mongooses habits and habitats
under a section called “Fact File”. Although “acquainted” with Browny for
about four hours, we still feel that Browny was our pet and are reminded of
him every time we see or read about a Mongoose.
It is quite interesting to read about Browny and the Fact File on the
following Link:(The Story of a Baby Mongoose called "Browny")
4) Indian
Wild Boar (Sus scrofa cristatus):
The Indian Wild Boar also known as the Andamanese Pig or Moupin Pig is
considered to be the wild antecedent of the domestic pig on the Indian
sub-continent. It belongs to the Suidae biological family which also includes
the Warthog and Bush Pig of Africa, the Pygmy Hog of Northern India and the
Babirusa of Indonesia.
An image of an Indian Wild Boar
Wild Boars are found inhabiting the woodlands of Central Europe, Mediterranean Region (including North Africa’s Atlas Mountains) and most of Asia, including India. In the Indian sub-continent it is native to India, Nepal, Burma, western Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Wild Boars are found inhabiting the woodlands of Central Europe, Mediterranean Region (including North Africa’s Atlas Mountains) and most of Asia, including India. In the Indian sub-continent it is native to India, Nepal, Burma, western Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Wild Boars eat anything, including nuts, berries,
carrion, roots, tubers, refuse, insects, small reptiles, young deer, lambs etc.
Wild Boars roam around in groups, known as
Sounders. A typical Sounder consists of about 20 to 50 animals of which two or
three are sows and the rest of the members are young ones. Adult males join a
sounder only during mating season and prefer to stay alone for the rest of the
time.
Interestingly, the Indian Wild Boar finds a mention
in Vedic Mythology.
The Indian Wild Boar population is declining
alarmingly due to large scale poaching and habitat destruction. Of the 7
species which inhabited the Indian sub-continent at one time, only one species
of Wild Boar remains. There is an urgent need to conserve its population and restore
it to the IUCN category of “Least Concern”.
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
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