292) A “Minor Rock Edict” of “Samrat”
(or Emperor”) Ashok from Gujarra, District Datia, Madhya Pradesh: A Special
Cover issued by the Postmaster General, Indore Region, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Postal Circle, on 18.03.2016:
For more on Samrat Ashok’s
Special Commemorative Stamps issued in 2015 and his lifetime & transformation
from a cruel Emperor into a proponent of Buddhism, non-violence etc. after the
Kalinga War which saw an enormous blood-bath, please click on the following
link:
(Samrat Ashok: Commemorative Stamps issued on the greatest Emperor of Ancient India)
The Front of the Special Cover issued on the “MINOR ROCK EDICT OF SAMRAT
ASHOK, GUJARRA – DISTRICT DATIA (MADHYA PRADESH”. Apart from the minor Rock
Edict, the background image shows the Great Stupa at Sanchi, in Raisen district
of Madhya Pradesh which is the oldest stone structure in India originally
commissioned by Samrat Ashok in the 3rd Century BCE. There is also
an image of a “polished pillar” bearing the Lion Capitol Emblem of Samrat
Ashok, on which he also had his edicts inscribed apart from the Rock Edicts,
Boulders and Cave Walls.
The Rs.5/- stamp is the Commemorative
Stamp issued on Samrat Ashok in 2015 by the Department of Posts, India. The
Cancellation Stamp bears the Lion Capitol Emblem of Samrat Ashok & is
titled”DEVANAM PRIYADASI” (a reference to Emperor Ashok himself meaning “Beloved
of the Gods”). The Cancellation stamp is of “Datia MDG” (Datia Mukhya Dak Ghar”
or “GPO”) and is dated 18.03.2016.
I have received this Special Cover from the epostoffice, Philately
Museum, New Delhi a couple of days ago.
The Back of the Special Cover is inscribed:
“Madhya Pradesh ke Datia Zille ke antargat Gujarra naamak graam mein
sthit Samrat Ashok ke dwara sthapit laghu shilalekh – jismein Samrat Ashok ne
swayam ko “Devanaam Priyadasi” bataya hai” (in Hindi) and
“A minor Ashokan rock edict has been found at Village Gujarra in Datia
District of Madhya Pradesh. The rock edict shows the name “Ashok” in addition
to the usual reference “Devanam Priyadasi (Beloved of the Gods)”.
Also mentioned on this face is the legend “Bhartiya Dak Vibhag,
Karyalaya Post Master General, Indore Kshetra, Indore, dwara dinank 18.03.2016
ko Jaari” (in Hindi) and
“Issued by Office of the Postmaster general Indore region, Indore on
18.03.2016” (in English).
The
Front of the customised Presentation Pack/Special folder in which the Special
Cover is placed.
The
Back of the customised Presentation Pack/Special folder in which the Special
Cover is placed.
“Samrat” (or Emperor”) Ashok’s 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 78 Edicts or inscriptions on the
Pillars of Ashok and Boulders and Cave walls (Pillar Edicts 40 in a Set of 7, Major Rock Edicts 17 in a Set of 14, Minor Rock Edicts-21) have been
discovered/identified so far out of the thousands that he had inscribed all
over his kingdom.
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 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 Ashok’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).
Later Edicts:
It is generally believed that Ashok 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.
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.
Conquest by “Dhamma” or “Dharma” (meaning “The Righteous Path”):
In his Edicts Ashok mentions some of the people
living in Hellenistic countries as converts to Buddhism, which, 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”.
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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