1197) Embroideries of India: A set of 12 Postage Stamps issued by India Post depicting Kantha, Kamal Kadhai, Phulkari, Chamba Rumal, Kutch Embroidery, Kashmiri Embroidery, Kasuti, Chikankari, Toda Embroidery, Shamilami, Sujani and Appliqué: Date of stamp set issue: 19.12.2019:
Embroideries of India belong to different genres that vary from region to region and clothing styles.
Designs in Indian Embroidery are formed on the basis of the texture and the design of the fabric and the stitch. The dot and the alternate dot, the circle, the square, the triangle and permutations and combinations of these constitute the design.
A Miniature Sheet (MS) containing all the 12 stamps issued in this set - Kantha (1500 Paise or Rs.15/-), Kamal Kadhai (1500 Paise or Rs.15/-), Phulkari (100 Paise or Rs.10/-), Chamba Rumal (2000 Paise or Rs.20/-), Kutch Embroidery (1000 Paise or Rs.10/-), Kashmiri Embroidery (1500 Paise or Rs.15/-), Kasuti (1000 Paise or Rs.10/-), Chikankari (1000 Paise or Rs.10/-), Toda Embroidery (1000 Paise or Rs.10/-), Shamilami (2000 Paise or Rs.20/-), Sujani (200 Paise or Rs.20/-) and Appliqué (2000 Paise or Rs.20/-).
A First Day Cover (FDC) titled "Embroideries of India" , contains all the 12 Stamps issued in the set. The Cancellation Handstamp is dated "19.12.2019" and is of New Delhi Head Office.
A First Day Cover (FDC) cancelled with the Miniature Sheet issued in the set. The Cancellation is of New Delhi Head Office and is dated "19.12.2019".
Individual Stamps and Sheetlets:
Individual Stamps and Sheetlets:
1) Kantha:
A 1500 Paise (or Rs.15/-) stamp showing Kantha Embroidery
Kantha is perhaps the oldest form of Indian embroidery as it can be traced back to the 1st Century A.D. The idea behind this needlework was to reuse old clothes like "saris" and "dhotis" and turn them into something new with a simple running stitch. Kantha evolved in the Eastern regions of the Indian sub-continent, specifically in Bangladesh and the Indian States of West Bengal, Tripura and Odisha.
It is a form of embroidery often practiced by rural women. There are seven different types of Kantha stitches, each having their own unique usage - the "Lep Kantha", which is used to make warm, padded quilts or the "Baiton Kantha", which is used on covers meant to wrap books and other precious objects. "Kantha saris" are traditionally worn by women in Bengal. Presently, Kantha embroidery is extremely popular among the designer fraternity.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.15/- each depicting Kantha Embroidery
2) Kamal Kadhai:
A stamp of 1500 Paise (or Rs.15/-) showing Kamal Kadhai (Embroidery)
Kamal Kadhai is native to the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh that primarily uses needle weaving to stitch beautiful flowers. The flower petals look like they have "steps" or "levels". It has a 3D effect. The pattern can be used on dresses or cushion covers or making other household stuff like bed-sheets, pillow covers etc. This style of embroidery first originated amongst rural folk about 500 years ago, but later received royal patronage.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.15/- each depicting Kamal Kadhai Embroidery
3) Phulkari:
A stamp of 1000 Paise (or Rs.10/-) showing Phulkari Embroidery
Phulkari is the most famous rural embroidery tradition of Punjab, mentioned in the Punjabi folklore - "Heer Ranjha" by Waris Shah. Its present form and popularity goes back to the 15th Century A.D. during Maharaja Ranjit Singh's reign.
Phulkari also means headscarf and it comes from the 19th Century tradition of carrying an "Odhani" (or "head-scarf") with flower patterns. Its distinctive property is that the base is a dull hand-spun or "Khadi" cloth, with bright coloured threads that cover it completely, leaving no gaps.
It uses a darn stitch done from the wrong side of the fabric using darning needles, one thread at a time, leaving a long stitch below to form the basic pattern. Cities famous for Phulkari include - Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Ludhiana, Patiala, Nabha et al.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 stamps of Rs. 10/- each depicting Phulkari Embroidery
4) Chamba Rumal:
A stamp of 2000 Paise (or Rs.20/-) showing Chamba Rumal Embroidery
The Chamba Rumal is an embroidered handicraft that was once promoted under the patronage of the former rulers of the Chamba Kingdom.
The earliest reported form of this "Rumal" ("hankerchief") is the one made by Bebe Janaki, sister of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the 16th Century A.D., which is now preserved in the Gurudwara at Hoshiarpur.
The Chamba Rumal is made in square and rectangular shapes on Muslin, Malmal, Khaddar, Silk etc. Using a double satin stitch for the embroidery, the fabric is stitched with a border of about 3 to 4 inches on all sides. The "dohbrb tbo kb" method is a heritage of Kashmir, which was adopted in Chamba, that was improved upon by adopting themes from the Art of Chamba miniature paintings which flourished during the 18th and 19th Centuries A.D.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.20/- each showing the Chamba Rumal Embroidery
5) Kutch Embroidery:
A stamp of 1000 Paise (or Rs.10/-) showing Kutch Embroidery
Kutch Embroidery is a handicraft and textile signature art tradition of the tribal community of Kutch District of the Indian State of Gujarat. Its history can be traced to the 16th and 17th Centuries A.D., when people migrated from countries like Afghanistan, Greece, Germany, Iran (Persia) and Iraq to Gujarat.
Cobblers (known as "Mochis") were trained in this art form by the Sufi saints of Sindh. The art form became a vocation for women of Kutch not only to meet their own clothing requirements, but also to make a living, in view of the severe dry and very hot conditions.
It became a generational art with the skills passed on from mother to daughter. The embroidery is generally done on fabrics of cotton in the form of a net using cotton or silk threads. In certain patterns, it is also crafted over silk and satin.
The types of stiches adopted are square chain, double buttonhole, pattern darning, running stitch, straight stitches etc. The signature effect of the colourful embroidery sparkles when small mirrors called "bbhlb" are sewn over the geometrically shaped designs.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.10/- each depicting Kutch Embroidery
6) Kashmiri Embroidery:
A stamp of 1500 Paise (or Rs.15/-) showing Kashmiri Embroidery
Kashmiri Embroidery (also called "Kashida") is used for "Phirans" ("woollen kurtas") and "Namdahs" ("woollen rugs"), as well as, stoles.
It draws inspiration from Nature - birds, blossoms and flowers, creepers, chinar leaves, mangoes, lotus, trees et al. The embroidery is done on a base of silk, wool, cotton etc. The colour is usually white, off-white or cream, but nowadays one can find many other colours like brown, deep blue, sky blue, maroon etc.
Kashmiri Embroidery is known for the skilled execution of a single stitch, often called the Kashmiri stitch, which may comprise of the chain stitch, satin stitch, slanted dam stitch, stem stitch and the herringbone stitch.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.15/- each depicting Kashmiri Embroidery
7) Kasuti:
A stamp of 1000 Paise (or Rs.10/-) showing Kasuti Embroidery
Kasuti is a traditional form of folk embroidery practiced in the Indian State of Karnataka.
Kasuti work is very intricate and sometimes involves crafting up to 5,000 stitches by hand and is traditionally made on dress wear like Sarees or Kurtas.
Its history dates back to the Chalukya period. The Kasuti embroidery features folk designs influenced by Rangoli patterns of Karnataka, mirrorwork and gold and silver thread embroidery, mostly used for special occasions like weddings. Kasuti involves embroidering very intricate patterns like gopura, chariot, palanquin, lamps and conch shells.
The pattern to be embroidered is first marked with charcoal or pencil and then proper needles and thread are selected. The patterns are stitched without using knots to ensure that both sides of the cloth look alike.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.10/- each depicting Kasuti Embroidery
8) Chikankari:
A stamp of 1000 Paise (or Rs.10/-) showing Chikankari Embroidery
The present form of Chikan work (meaning elegant patterns on fabric) is associated with the city of Lucknow, in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh.
Chikan embroidery involves the use of white thread on white muslin, fine cotton or voile, which showcases shadow work embroidery. Other colours can also be used. The artisans usually create individual motifs of "butjs" of animals and flowers like rose, lotus, jasmine, creepers etc.
The designs are first printed onto the fabric with a mixture of glue and indigo. At least 40 different stitches are documented and include flat, raised and embossed stitches and open trellis like work, buttonhole stitch, French knots, running stitch et al.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.10/- each depicting Chikankari work
9) Toda Embroidery:
A stamp of 1000 Paise (or Rs.10/-) showing Toda Embroidery
Toda Embroidery has its origins in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Locally known as "Pukhoor" (meaning "flower"), this embroidery is an art work among the Toda pastoral people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu.
This embroidery like Kantha, is practised by women. The embroidery adorns shawls called "Poothkuli", which have red and black bands between which the embroidery is done.
As Todas worship buffaloes, the buffalo has become an important motif in Toda embroidery. Other motifs include the sun, moon, stars et al. Both sides of the embroidered fabric are usable and both men and women adorn themselves with the embroidered cloaks and shawls.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.10/- each depicting Toda Embroidery
10) Shamilami:
A stamp of 2000 Paise (or Rs.20/-) showing Shamilami Embroidery
A renowned textile craft from Manipur is the Shamilami, which uses a technique that combines those of weaving and embroidery.
The ethnic Meithei community practices this intricate technique used in the traditional production of Shamilami fabric, whereby motifs like "tjodohbj", inspired by the gracefulness of a silk caterpillar eating a castor leaf, decorate the fabric.
The embroidery is done in dark matching shade with untwisted silk thread on the border of the "Phanek" (a "lungi" or lower body wrap worn by women). Colours of dark red, plum or chocolate are generally used. The embroidery is so artistically done that it does not clash with the weave and is often mistaken for it.
Agami Naga shawls have animal motifs in black. This was previously called "Samilamiphee" (meaning "warrior cloth of wild animals") and was given to brave distinguished warriors by the royalty, in recognition of their prowess. Possession of Shamilami - a combination of weaving and embroidery - is considered to be a status symbol.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.20/- each, depicting Shamilami Embroidery
11) Sujani:
A stamp of 2000 Paise (or Rs.20/-) showing Sujani Embroidery
Sujani Embroidery originated from the Bhusura village of the Indian State of Bihar. In ancient times, it was considered as a form of quilting, wherein old sarees and dhotis were used as the creative canvas.
The process begins with tracing down the designs on the base fabric using a tracing wheel and tracing sheet. Black or brown threads are used for outlining the motifs and colourful threads are used to fill in colours in the motifs.
This style of embroidery adorns ethnic outfits like sarees, kurtas, dupattas, stoles, jackets etc. Home décor items like cushion covers, bed-spreads, wall hangings are also embroidered.
Sujani is not merely a traditional craft, it is also a method of conveying social and political messages.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.20/- each depicting Sujani Embroidery
12) Applique:
A stamp of 2000 Paise (or Rs.20/-) showing Applique Embroidery
Appliqué is a type of embroidery that employs a smaller patch or fabric to be applied or sewn onto a larger fabric or surface to create different designs, abstract patterns or pictures.
This embroidery art form came to India with the French in the 17th Century A.D. Applique is used extensively in quilting or adorns sarees with elaborate and vibrant looking borders.
In the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, the blouses and headscarves worn by the Banjara tribal women are not only embroidered, but also decorated with applique and mirror work. The Indian State of Rajasthan is also known for its unique Applique (or "Gota") work, which is created by sewing edges of Zari ribbon onto fabric, to create elaborate patterns.
A Sheetlet of 4 x 4 = 16 Stamps of Rs.20/- each depicting Appliqué work
Technical Data:
Date of issue: 19.12.2019
Issuer: Department of Posts, India or India Post
No. of Denomination(s): 1000 Paise (x 5 stamps), 1500 Paise (x 3 stamps), 2000 Paise (x 4 stamps)
No. of Sheetlets Printed: 31250 each (x 12 variants/types)
No. of Miniature Sheets Printed: 110,000 copies
Printing Process: Wet Offset
Printer: Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Kutch Embroidery is a handicraft and textile signature art tradition of the tribal community of Kutch District of the Indian State of Gujarat. Its history can be traced to the 16th and 17th Centuries A.D., when people migrated from countries like Afghanistan, Greece, Germany, Iran (Persia) and Iraq to Gujarat.
Cobblers (known as "Mochis") were trained in this art form by the Sufi saints of Sindh. The art form became a vocation for women of Kutch not only to meet their own clothing requirements, but also to make a living, in view of the severe dry and very hot conditions.
It became a generational art with the skills passed on from mother to daughter. The embroidery is generally done on fabrics of cotton in the form of a net using cotton or silk threads. In certain patterns, it is also crafted over silk and satin.
The types of stiches adopted are square chain, double buttonhole, pattern darning, running stitch, straight stitches etc. The signature effect of the colourful embroidery sparkles when small mirrors called "bbhlb" are sewn over the geometrically shaped designs.
6) Kashmiri Embroidery:
Kashmiri Embroidery (also called "Kashida") is used for "Phirans" ("woollen kurtas") and "Namdahs" ("woollen rugs"), as well as, stoles.
It draws inspiration from Nature - birds, blossoms and flowers, creepers, chinar leaves, mangoes, lotus, trees et al. The embroidery is done on a base of silk, wool, cotton etc. The colour is usually white, off-white or cream, but nowadays one can find many other colours like brown, deep blue, sky blue, maroon etc.
Kashmiri Embroidery is known for the skilled execution of a single stitch, often called the Kashmiri stitch, which may comprise of the chain stitch, satin stitch, slanted dam stitch, stem stitch and the herringbone stitch.
7) Kasuti:
Kasuti is a traditional form of folk embroidery practiced in the Indian State of Karnataka.
Kasuti work is very intricate and sometimes involves crafting up to 5,000 stitches by hand and is traditionally made on dress wear like Sarees or Kurtas.
Its history dates back to the Chalukya period. The Kasuti embroidery features folk designs influenced by Rangoli patterns of Karnataka, mirrorwork and gold and silver thread embroidery, mostly used for special occasions like weddings. Kasuti involves embroidering very intricate patterns like gopura, chariot, palanquin, lamps and conch shells.
The pattern to be embroidered is first marked with charcoal or pencil and then proper needles and thread are selected. The patterns are stitched without using knots to ensure that both sides of the cloth look alike.
8) Chikankari:
The present form of Chikan work (meaning elegant patterns on fabric) is associated with the city of Lucknow, in the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh.
Chikan embroidery involves the use of white thread on white muslin, fine cotton or voile, which showcases shadow work embroidery. Other colours can also be used. The artisans usually create individual motifs of "butjs" of animals and flowers like rose, lotus, jasmine, creepers etc.
The designs are first printed onto the fabric with a mixture of glue and indigo. At least 40 different stitches are documented and include flat, raised and embossed stitches and open trellis like work, buttonhole stitch, French knots, running stitch et al.
9) Toda Embroidery:
Toda Embroidery has its origins in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Locally known as "Pukhoor" (meaning "flower"), this embroidery is an art work among the Toda pastoral people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu.
This embroidery like Kantha, is practised by women. The embroidery adorns shawls called "Poothkuli", which have red and black bands between which the embroidery is done.
As Todas worship buffaloes, the buffalo has become an important motif in Toda embroidery. Other motifs include the sun, moon, stars et al. Both sides of the embroidered fabric are usable and both men and women adorn themselves with the embroidered cloaks and shawls.
10) Shamilami:
A renowned textile craft from Manipur is the Shamilami, which uses a technique that combines those of weaving and embroidery.
The ethnic Meithei community practices this intricate technique used in the traditional production of Shamilami fabric, whereby motifs like "tjodohbj", inspired by the gracefulness of a silk caterpillar eating a castor leaf, decorate the fabric.
The embroidery is done in dark matching shade with untwisted silk thread on the border of the "Phanek" (a "lungi" or lower body wrap worn by women). Colours of dark red, plum or chocolate are generally used. The embroidery is so artistically done that it does not clash with the weave and is often mistaken for it.
Agami Naga shawls have animal motifs in black. This was previously called "Samilamiphee" (meaning "warrior cloth of wild animals") and was given to brave distinguished warriors by the royalty, in recognition of their prowess. Possession of Shamilami - a combination of weaving and embroidery - is considered to be a status symbol.
11) Sujani:
Sujani Embroidery originated from the Bhusura village of the Indian State of Bihar. In ancient times, it was considered as a form of quilting, wherein old sarees and dhotis were used as the creative canvas.
The process begins with tracing down the designs on the base fabric using a tracing wheel and tracing sheet. Black or brown threads are used for outlining the motifs and colourful threads are used to fill in colours in the motifs.
This style of embroidery adorns ethnic outfits like sarees, kurtas, dupattas, stoles, jackets etc. Home décor items like cushion covers, bed-spreads, wall hangings are also embroidered.
Sujani is not merely a traditional craft, it is also a method of conveying social and political messages.
12) Applique:
Appliqué is a type of embroidery that employs a smaller patch or fabric to be applied or sewn onto a larger fabric or surface to create different designs, abstract patterns or pictures.
This embroidery art form came to India with the French in the 17th Century A.D. Applique is used extensively in quilting or adorns sarees with elaborate and vibrant looking borders.
In the Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, the blouses and headscarves worn by the Banjara tribal women are not only embroidered, but also decorated with applique and mirror work. The Indian State of Rajasthan is also known for its unique Applique (or "Gota") work, which is created by sewing edges of Zari ribbon onto fabric, to create elaborate patterns.
Technical Data:
Date of issue: 19.12.2019
Issuer: Department of Posts, India or India Post
No. of Denomination(s): 1000 Paise (x 5 stamps), 1500 Paise (x 3 stamps), 2000 Paise (x 4 stamps)
No. of Sheetlets Printed: 31250 each (x 12 variants/types)
No. of Miniature Sheets Printed: 110,000 copies
Printing Process: Wet Offset
Printer: Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
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3) Kumbhalgarh Fort: (Stamp 3): Hill Forts of Rajasthan Postage Stamp Series: A set of six stamps commemorating the Hill Forts of Amer, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer, Gagron, Chittorgarh and Ranthambore: Stamps issued on 29.12.2018
4) Jaisalmer fort: (Stamp 4): Hill Forts of Rajasthan Stamps Series: A set of six postage stamps commemorating the Hill Forts of Amer, Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer, Gagron and Ranthambore: Stamps issued on 29.12.2018
5) Ramthambore Fort: (Stamp 5): Hill Forts of Rajasthan Postage Stamp Series: A set of six stamps commemorating the Hill Forts of Amer, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer, Gagron, Chittorgarh and Ramthambore: Stamps issued on 29.12.2018
6) Gagron Fort: (Stamp 6): Hill Forts of Rajasthan Postage Stamp Series: A set of six postage stamps commemorating the Hill Forts of Amer, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer, Gagron, Chittorgarh and Ramnthambore: Stamps issued on 28.12.2018
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
11) Lohagad Fort: A Special Cover brought out by Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post at the Pune District Level Philately Exhibition (PUNEPEX) on 17.09.2017
12) Sajjangad Fort: A Special Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 12.10.2017
13) Vasota Fort: A Special Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 30.11.2017
14) Malhargad Fort: A Special Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 16.12.2017
Special Stamp Packs/Books:
5) Tribal Dances - Valar, Kayang, Hozagiri & Velakali: A set of four Stamps issued on 30.04.1991 by India Post put together in this album by the National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi
6) Beaches of India - Gopalpur-on-Sea, Kovalam, Anjuna and Bogmalo Beaches: A set of four Stamps issued by India Post on 11.08.1997 during INDEPEX'97 held at New Delhi from 15-22 December 1997 (World Philatelic Exhibition)
7) TREES: The Sentinels of Nature: (Part I): Indian Postage Stamps released at various points of time from 11.12.1954 onwards till 28.12.1982 compiled by India Post in a booklet of 36 Stamps: The first 12 Stamps in the Booklet:
8) Trees: The Sentinels of Nature: (Part II): Indian Postage stamps released at various points of time from 11.12.1054 onwards till 28.12.1982 compiled by India Post in a booklet of 36 Stamps: The next 12 Stamps in the Booklet (Nos. 13-24):
9) TREES: The sentinels of Nature: (PartIII): Indian Postage stamps released at various points of time from 11.12.1954 onwards till 28.12.1982, depicting trees, compiled by India Post in a booklet of 36 stamps: The last 12 stamps in the booklet (numbering 25-36) 36
India Post Stamps on Special Mugs:
1) Black Ceramic Mug: An India-Post presentation highlighting representative Postage stamps brought out by India Post since 1963, on various WWF initiatives in India for Conservation of Endangered Fauna
2) White Ceramic Mug depicting State Bank of India, Pune Main Branch - A Walk Down History Lane
3) Did You Know series (46): "Climbing" several Mountain Peaks of the Himalayan Ranges all at the same time without "Mountain Climbing Gear" is now possible: The Himalayan Mountain Peaks and Ranges displayed as panoramic photographs on two beautiful Ceramic Mugs
Permanent Pictorial Cancellations:
1) Permanent Pictorial Cancellations, Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, India Post: (PART I): 12 Post Cards issued from 01.01.1965 onwards till 05.01.2017 (out of a set of 37): Post Card set issue date: 31.12.2016
2) Permanent Pictorial Cancellations, Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, India Post: (Part II): 12 Post Cards issued from 01.01.1965 onwards till 05.01.2017 (out of a set of 37): Post Card set issue date: 31.12.2016
3) Permanent Pictorial Cancellations, Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, India Post: (PART III): 13 Post Cards issued from 01.01.1965onwards till 05.01.2017 (out of a set of 37): Post Card set issue date:31.12.2016 & 05.01.2017
Links to Posts on Indian Post-Cards:
1) Historical First Day Covers on Post Cards compiled by Karnataka Postal Circle on Post Independence India
2) "Birds of the Himalayas" (Part I) - Description of 16 birds with picture postcards)
3) "Birds of the Himalayas" (Part II) Description of 16 Birds with picture postcards)
4) "Birds of the Himalayas" (Part III) 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 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
29) Endangered (Bird) Species: Nilgiri Laughing Thrush: A set of four Picture Post Cards issued by India Post
30) CHAMPEX-2018: Champaran Satyagrah Centenary Celebrations (1917-2017): "Champaran: The beginning of Gandhi": A set of four post cards issued by the Post Master General, North Region, Muzaffarpur, during Champex - 2018 "Champaran Philately Exhibition-2018")
Commemorative Stationeries:
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:
7) Hill Forts of Rajasthan, India: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India - I: A set of six Maxim Cards issued by the National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi covering the Hill Forts of Rajasthan: Maxim Cards issue date: 29.12.2018
"My Stamps" Albums:
Registered Post Envelopes:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps Posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2020:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian stamps issued during 2019:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2018:
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian stamps issued during 2019:
17) Indian Fashion - Concept to Consumer Series 3: A set of four stamps issued by India Post on 05.09.2019
18) The Samaja: Centenary celebrations (1919-2019): One of the oldest and prominent newspapers of India/Odisha: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on 06.10.2019
19) Periyar Tiger Reserve: A Special Postal Cover brought out by the Kerala Postal Circle of India Post on 21.12.2018
20) India's First Insect Museum at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: A Special Cover brought out by the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle of India Post on 04.12.2018
21) Chandrayaan - 2 Moon Mission, India: A Special Postal Cover brought out by the West Bengal Postal Circle of India Post on 07.09.2019
22) Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee (25.12.1924-16.08.2018): Honouring a popular Prime Minister of India for three terms: A Commemorative Definitive Stamp of 200 Paise (or Rs.2/-) issued by India Post in 02/2019)
23) Olive Ridley Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea): Uttarakannadapex 2017: A Special Cover brought out by the Karnataka Postal Circle on 17.12.2017
24) Indian Perfumes - 2: A set of four stamps of 2500 Patse (or Rs.25/-) each on Indian Perfumes issued by India Post, depicting the Agarwood & Orange Blossom Perfumes : Stamp issue date: 15.10.2019
25) International Womem's Day - 2019: A Special Cover brought out by the Uttar Pradesh Postal Circle of India Post on 08.03.2019
26) Historical Gates of Indian Forts and Monuments": A set of eight Stamps issued by India Post on 19.10.2019
27) Siachen Glacier: A 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) Stamp issued by India Post on 25.10.2019
28) Guru Nanak Dev Ji 550th Parkash Purab: A set of five postage Stamps brought out by India Post depicting five select Gurudwaras - Nanak Lama Sahib, Chungthang, Darbar Sahib, Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur, Janamsthan, Nankana Sahib, Ber Sahib, Sultanpur Lodhi and Nanak Jhira Sahib, Bidar: Stamp Issue date: 07.11.2019
29) Child's Rights: An India Post and UNICEF collaboration has led to the twin objectives of a) raising awareness on the subject of Child rights and b) Philately among children: Two postage stamps in the denominations of 1500 Paise (or Rs.15/-) each issued by India Post on 14.11.2019
30) 250th Rajya Sabha Session: A postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) issued by India Post on 26.11.2019
31) "Char Dham Yatra", Uttarakhand, India: A set of four Postage stamps on Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath issued by India Post on 29.11.2019
32) "The Force Multiplier": A 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) stamp issued by India Post on 14.12.2019, which honours the yeoman service and supreme sacrifices made by the "silent warriors" and devoted trainers of the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC)
33) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): A postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) issued by India Post on 26.12.2019
34) Embroideries of India: A set of stamps issued by India Post on 19.12.2019
18) The Samaja: Centenary celebrations (1919-2019): One of the oldest and prominent newspapers of India/Odisha: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on 06.10.2019
19) Periyar Tiger Reserve: A Special Postal Cover brought out by the Kerala Postal Circle of India Post on 21.12.2018
20) India's First Insect Museum at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: A Special Cover brought out by the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle of India Post on 04.12.2018
21) Chandrayaan - 2 Moon Mission, India: A Special Postal Cover brought out by the West Bengal Postal Circle of India Post on 07.09.2019
22) Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee (25.12.1924-16.08.2018): Honouring a popular Prime Minister of India for three terms: A Commemorative Definitive Stamp of 200 Paise (or Rs.2/-) issued by India Post in 02/2019)
23) Olive Ridley Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea): Uttarakannadapex 2017: A Special Cover brought out by the Karnataka Postal Circle on 17.12.2017
24) Indian Perfumes - 2: A set of four stamps of 2500 Patse (or Rs.25/-) each on Indian Perfumes issued by India Post, depicting the Agarwood & Orange Blossom Perfumes : Stamp issue date: 15.10.2019
25) International Womem's Day - 2019: A Special Cover brought out by the Uttar Pradesh Postal Circle of India Post on 08.03.2019
26) Historical Gates of Indian Forts and Monuments": A set of eight Stamps issued by India Post on 19.10.2019
27) Siachen Glacier: A 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) Stamp issued by India Post on 25.10.2019
28) Guru Nanak Dev Ji 550th Parkash Purab: A set of five postage Stamps brought out by India Post depicting five select Gurudwaras - Nanak Lama Sahib, Chungthang, Darbar Sahib, Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur, Janamsthan, Nankana Sahib, Ber Sahib, Sultanpur Lodhi and Nanak Jhira Sahib, Bidar: Stamp Issue date: 07.11.2019
29) Child's Rights: An India Post and UNICEF collaboration has led to the twin objectives of a) raising awareness on the subject of Child rights and b) Philately among children: Two postage stamps in the denominations of 1500 Paise (or Rs.15/-) each issued by India Post on 14.11.2019
30) 250th Rajya Sabha Session: A postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) issued by India Post on 26.11.2019
31) "Char Dham Yatra", Uttarakhand, India: A set of four Postage stamps on Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath issued by India Post on 29.11.2019
32) "The Force Multiplier": A 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) stamp issued by India Post on 14.12.2019, which honours the yeoman service and supreme sacrifices made by the "silent warriors" and devoted trainers of the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC)
33) Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): A postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) issued by India Post on 26.12.2019
34) Embroideries of India: A set of stamps issued by India Post on 19.12.2019
Links to other Commemorative Stamps posts on Indian Stamps issued during 2018:
22) CHAMPEX-2018, Motihari (Champaran Philatelic Exhibition) held on 03-04 February 2018: A customised Pack of two Special Covers: 2) Kesaria Stupa: The second Special Cover contained in the Pack, issued by the Bihar Postal Circle on 04.02.2018
23) "World Environment Day" (5th June): India is thedesignated global host Nation for celebrating "World Environment Day" 2018, with the theme "Plastic Pollution": A set of four stamps brought out by India Post on 05.06.2018
24) India-South Africa: Joint Issue: A set of two stamps in the denominations of Rs.25/- (on Deendayal Upadhyaya) and Rs.5/- (on Oliver Reginald Tambo) issued to commemorate 20 years of strategic partnership between the two countries: Stamps issued on 07.06.2018
25) Damodar Hari Chapekar, Freedom Fighter: A 500 Paise (or Rs..5/-) stamp issued by India Post on 08.07.2018
26) 125th Year of Mahatma Gandhi's Pietermaritzburg Station Incident and Birth Centenary of Nelson Mandela: India-South-Africa Joint Issue: A set of two stamps brought out by India Post featuring Mahatma Gandhi (2500 Paise or Rs.25/-) and Nelson Mandela (500 paiseo or Rs.5/-) issued on 26.07.2018
27) Indus Valley Civilisation in Daimabad, (Maharashtra): A Special Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 15.12.2017
28) Handlooms of India: (Geographical Indication-GI) Registered Handloom Products: A set of five stamps issued by India Post on five GI Registered Handloom Products of India on 08.08.2018
29) Patna University Centenary Celebrations: A Commemorative Stamp issued by India Post on 25.08.2018 in the denomination of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) celebrating the milestone
30) India-Serbia Joint Issue: A set of two stamps depicting Swami Vivekananda (Rs.25/-) and Nikola Tesla (RS.5/-) issued by India Post on 15.09.2018
31) Communal Harmony: A set of two postage stamps brought out by India Post on 14.11.2018
32) Pune Half Marathon - "Run for Swachh Bharat": A Special Cover issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 07.10.2018
33) 7th Chitin and Chitosan Society Meeting, Pune - 11-13.10.2018: A Special Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of the Department of Posts on 11.10.2018
34) Utkal University: celebrating 75 years of establishment of the University: A 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) postage stamp issued by India Post on 27.12.2018
35) Paika Rebellion/Revolution (Paika Bidroh) in Odisha 1817-1819: Centenary of the first War of Indian Independence: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on 24.12.2018
36) Raj Kumar Shukla (23.08.1875 - 20.05.1929): A commemorative postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on the freedom fighter who brought Gandhiji and his associate freedom fighters to Champaran, where Gandhiji held his first Satyagrah in India against British atrocities: Stamp issue date: 18.12.2018
37) Ustad Sabri Khan (21.05.1927-01.12.2015): A commemorative stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on the "sarangi" maestro on 13.12.2018
38) Sant Gulabrao Maharaj (06.07.1881-20.09.1915): A Commemorative postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on him on 19.12.2018
39) National Police Memorial, New Delhi: A set of two Commemorative Postage Stamps of the values of 1,500 Paise (or Rs.15/-) and 1,000 Paise (or Rs.10/-) issued by India Post on 22.12.2018
40) First Flag Hoisting at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Freedom Fighter. A set iof three stamps in the denominations of Rs.12, Rs, 22/- and R,41/- issued by India post on 30.12.2018
41) "Indian Fashion - Through the Ages: Series I": A set of four postage stamps issued by India Post on 31.12.2018
42) Neelakurinji Blooms ("Strobilanthes kunthianus"): A Special Postal Cover brought out by Kerala Postal Circle of India Post titled "Neelakurunji Bloom's in God's Own Country on 12.10.2018
43) Meenakshi Amman Temple: A Special Postal Cover brought out by the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle on the occasion of SANGAMPEX-2018 on 03.09.2018
44) Karnataka Vintage & Classic Car Club (KVCCC): A Special Cover brought out by the Karnataka Postal Circle, Bengaluru of India Post on "World Automobile Day": 29.01.2018
45) Handicrafts of India: A set of five stamps of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) each, depicting Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Karnataka Bronzeware, Kutch Embroidery, Maddalam of Palakkad, Sikri Grass Products of Bihar, issued by India Post on 31.12.2018
23) "World Environment Day" (5th June): India is thedesignated global host Nation for celebrating "World Environment Day" 2018, with the theme "Plastic Pollution": A set of four stamps brought out by India Post on 05.06.2018
24) India-South Africa: Joint Issue: A set of two stamps in the denominations of Rs.25/- (on Deendayal Upadhyaya) and Rs.5/- (on Oliver Reginald Tambo) issued to commemorate 20 years of strategic partnership between the two countries: Stamps issued on 07.06.2018
25) Damodar Hari Chapekar, Freedom Fighter: A 500 Paise (or Rs..5/-) stamp issued by India Post on 08.07.2018
26) 125th Year of Mahatma Gandhi's Pietermaritzburg Station Incident and Birth Centenary of Nelson Mandela: India-South-Africa Joint Issue: A set of two stamps brought out by India Post featuring Mahatma Gandhi (2500 Paise or Rs.25/-) and Nelson Mandela (500 paiseo or Rs.5/-) issued on 26.07.2018
27) Indus Valley Civilisation in Daimabad, (Maharashtra): A Special Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 15.12.2017
28) Handlooms of India: (Geographical Indication-GI) Registered Handloom Products: A set of five stamps issued by India Post on five GI Registered Handloom Products of India on 08.08.2018
29) Patna University Centenary Celebrations: A Commemorative Stamp issued by India Post on 25.08.2018 in the denomination of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) celebrating the milestone
30) India-Serbia Joint Issue: A set of two stamps depicting Swami Vivekananda (Rs.25/-) and Nikola Tesla (RS.5/-) issued by India Post on 15.09.2018
31) Communal Harmony: A set of two postage stamps brought out by India Post on 14.11.2018
32) Pune Half Marathon - "Run for Swachh Bharat": A Special Cover issued by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 07.10.2018
33) 7th Chitin and Chitosan Society Meeting, Pune - 11-13.10.2018: A Special Cover brought out by the Maharashtra Postal Circle of the Department of Posts on 11.10.2018
34) Utkal University: celebrating 75 years of establishment of the University: A 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) postage stamp issued by India Post on 27.12.2018
35) Paika Rebellion/Revolution (Paika Bidroh) in Odisha 1817-1819: Centenary of the first War of Indian Independence: A Commemorative stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on 24.12.2018
36) Raj Kumar Shukla (23.08.1875 - 20.05.1929): A commemorative postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on the freedom fighter who brought Gandhiji and his associate freedom fighters to Champaran, where Gandhiji held his first Satyagrah in India against British atrocities: Stamp issue date: 18.12.2018
37) Ustad Sabri Khan (21.05.1927-01.12.2015): A commemorative stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on the "sarangi" maestro on 13.12.2018
38) Sant Gulabrao Maharaj (06.07.1881-20.09.1915): A Commemorative postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) brought out by India Post on him on 19.12.2018
39) National Police Memorial, New Delhi: A set of two Commemorative Postage Stamps of the values of 1,500 Paise (or Rs.15/-) and 1,000 Paise (or Rs.10/-) issued by India Post on 22.12.2018
40) First Flag Hoisting at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Freedom Fighter. A set iof three stamps in the denominations of Rs.12, Rs, 22/- and R,41/- issued by India post on 30.12.2018
41) "Indian Fashion - Through the Ages: Series I": A set of four postage stamps issued by India Post on 31.12.2018
42) Neelakurinji Blooms ("Strobilanthes kunthianus"): A Special Postal Cover brought out by Kerala Postal Circle of India Post titled "Neelakurunji Bloom's in God's Own Country on 12.10.2018
43) Meenakshi Amman Temple: A Special Postal Cover brought out by the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle on the occasion of SANGAMPEX-2018 on 03.09.2018
44) Karnataka Vintage & Classic Car Club (KVCCC): A Special Cover brought out by the Karnataka Postal Circle, Bengaluru of India Post on "World Automobile Day": 29.01.2018
45) Handicrafts of India: A set of five stamps of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) each, depicting Blue Pottery of Jaipur, Karnataka Bronzeware, Kutch Embroidery, Maddalam of Palakkad, Sikri Grass Products of Bihar, issued by India Post on 31.12.2018
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
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
64) Indian Hand Fans: A set of 16 stamps issued by India Post on 30.12.2017
65) Olive Ridley Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea): Uttarakannadapex 2017: A Special Postal Cover brought out by the Karnataka Postal Circle, Bengaluru of India Post on 17.12.2017
66) World AIDS Day (01/12): A Special Postal Cover brought out by Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 01.12.2017
65) Olive Ridley Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea): Uttarakannadapex 2017: A Special Postal Cover brought out by the Karnataka Postal Circle, Bengaluru of India Post on 17.12.2017
66) World AIDS Day (01/12): A Special Postal Cover brought out by Maharashtra Postal Circle of India Post on 01.12.2017
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
List of Commemorative Stamps issued posts in 2006:
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:
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
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
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"
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:
Postage Stamps from Kyrgyzstan:
Postage stamps from Tokelau:
UNESCO Postage Issues:
Postage stamps from Israel:
Postage Stamps from Norway:
Postage Stamps from Correos (Spanish Post):
1) Machu Picchu: Wonders of the Modern World Series: A 1.35 Euros postage stamp issued on 15.09.2017
Postage Stamps from Armenia:
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