2071) "Shubh Diwali", New Zealand: A set of four Stamps $4.10 (Rangoli), $3.60 (Laddu), $2.80 (Fireworks) & $1.50 (Diya) issued by New Zealand Post, celebrating the popular Hindu Festival of Lights in New Zealand: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2021:
About 2021 Shubh Diwali:
Diwali is the most celebrated Hindu festival in New Zealand.
It is known as the 'festival of lights', and symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair.
For some, it is the end of the harvest season and the start of a new year.
The Stamps:
On the Miniature Sheet (MS) is a Rangoli decoration, and each the four stamps represents one of the ways in which Diwali is celebrated.
The first of the five days of Diwali is "Dhanteras" ("Dun-te-rus"), a day spent shopping for gold or silver, new clothing and gifts.
The following day is spent decorating the home to welcome the Goddess Lakshmi (depicted on the Miniature Sheet) who brings good fortune and prosperity.
The third and main day of the festival usually includes a feast and fireworks, with prayers to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Day four is dedicated to visiting friends and family, distributing trays of mithai (mee-tay) - sweets – and exchanging gifts.
Bhai Dhooj, dedicated solely to the strong bond between a brother and a sister, marks the end of Diwali.
The true essence of Diwali is in finding positivity in the moment and being grateful for health and happiness. Large-scale celebrations aren't necessary; what's important is cherishing time spent with those close to us.
$1.50 Stamp Diya:
Customarily, houses and shops are decorated with small earthenware oil lamps called diya (dee-aa). Diyas are placed in rows along windowsills and doorways to help guide Lakshmi, the Goddess of luck and prosperity, into their homes.
$2.80 Stamp Fireworks:
During Diwali, friends and family get together and celebrate through worship, lights, festive food and fireworks that symbolically light up the night sky.
$3.60 Stamp Laddu:
This Indian sweet is a favourite treat served during Diwali and often given as an offering to Lakshmi.
$4.10 Stamp Rangoli:
Rangoli ("rung-oh-lee"), a colourful sand art hand designed on the ground, is used to decorate the home during Diwali. It is believed that a household with a clean entrance and rangoli décor will welcome the Goddess Lakshmi into the home, bringing with her good fortune and prosperity.
Technical details:
Issue Date: 07.10.2021
Designer: John Morris, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand
Illustrator: John Morris, New Zealand Post, Wellington, New Zealand
Colours: Four process colours
Size(s): 35.00 mm x 34.55 mm
Stamp Values: $1.50, $2.80, $3.60 & $4.10
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Ashok Borate has commented:
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DeleteSantosh Khanna has commented:
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Thank you so much, Khanna sahab.
DeleteLalit Roy has commented:
ReplyDelete"Very beautiful stamps. It's an honour to India.👍"
Rajan Trikha has commented:
ReplyDelete"Nice and informative that Diwali is most celebrated Festival in New Zealand."
It sure is, Trikha sahab. They have issued these stamps quite early too.
DeletePoonam Gupta has commented:
ReplyDelete"Wow."
It is a very nice set of Stamps.
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