A commemorative postage stamp on the Death Anniversary of “Sajjan” Balasaheb Gangadhar Kher, 1st chief minister of Bombay State (1947-52) : Issued by India Issued on Mar 8, 1989 Description of Designs : The stamp is designed by India Security Press, Nashik Road, the first day cover by Sankha Samanta and cancellation by Alka Sharma. Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Three Colour Denomination : […]
Dr. Zakir Hussain
A commemorative postage stamp on Zakir Husain Khan, 3rd President of India (1967-69): Issued by India Issued on Jun 11, 1969 Issued for : “Among the galaxy of luminous stars that have shed their radiance on the firmament of our national life, Dr. Zakir Husain occupies a pride of place. Moulded in the great traditions set before us by the Father of […]
Buddhadeva Bose
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Buddhadeb Bosu, an Indian Bengali writer : Issued by India Issued on Nov 30, 2008 Issued for : India Post is proud to issue commemorative postage stamp on Buddhadeva Bose, an exceptional creative genius, on his 100th birth anniversary. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Sankha Samanta Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Mint Condition […]
Sant Kavi Sunderdas
A commemorative postage stamp on the 400th Birth Anniversary of Sundardas, the Sankaracharya of Hindi literature: Issued by India Issued on Nov 8, 1997 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a special commemorative stamp in honour of Sant Kavi Sunderdas. Design : On the First Day Cover, “Kankan-bandh” composed by the great poet Sunderdas, has been depicted which […]
Sant Eknath
A commemorative postage stamp on Saint Eknath, a Marathi sant, scholar and religious poet from Varkari sampradaya : Issued by India Issued on Mar 23, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on this great poet-saint of India. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Based on material furnished by the sponsors. Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Mint Condition […]
Ma. Po. Sivagnanam
A commemorative postage stamp on M. P. Sivagnanam (Ma. Po. Si.), founder of Tamil Arasu Kazhagam (Association for Tamil Autonomy) : Issued by India Issued on Aug 15, 2006 Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Multi Colour Denomination : 500 Paise Stamps Printed : 0.4 Million Printing Process : Wet–offset Printer : Security Printing Press, Hyderabad Name : Mylapore Ponnuswamy Sivagnanam Born on Jun 26, 1906 at […]
Dr. U. V. Swaminatha Iyer
A commemorative postage stamp on Tamil Thatha (Grandfather of Tamil),Uttamadhanapuram Venkatasubbaiyer Swaminatha Iyer, an Indian scholar-researcher instrumental in bringing many classical Tamil literature to world : Issued by India Issued on Feb 18, 2006 Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Multi Colour Denomination : 500 Paise Print Quantity : 0.4 Million Printing Process : Photogravure Printer : India Security Press, Nashik Name : Uttamadhanapuram […]
Thirumuruga Kirubananda Variyar
A commemorative postage stamp on Kirupanandha Variyar Swamigal, a Shaivite spiritual teacher : Issued by India Issued on Feb 18, 2006 Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Multi Colour Denomination : 500 Paise Stamps Printed : 0.4 Million Printing Process : Photogravure Printer : India Security Press, Nashik Name : Thiru Muruga Kirubanandha Variyar Born on Aug 25, 1906 at Kangeyanallur, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India Died on Nov 7, […]
India on Ameer Khusrau
A commemorative postage stamp on the 650th Death Anniversary of Amir Khusrow, an Indian Sufi musician, poet and scholar, spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya of Delhi [a part of ‘Personalities Stamps Series‘] : Issued by India Issued on Oct 24, 1975 Designed by : India Security Press Type : Stamp, Postal Used Colour : Buff and red brown Denomination : 50 Paise Overall size : 3.91 x 2.90 cms. Printing […]
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Abul Kalam Azad, 1st Minister of Education of Independent India (1947-58) : Issued by India Issued on Nov 11, 1988 Description of Designs : The stamp design is obtained from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and is based on a painting by K.K. Hebbar. The first-day cover is designed by Sankha Samantha and […]
V.K. Rajwade
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Itihasacharya Rajwade, an Indian historian (specially Marathi history) and founder-member of the Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal, Pune : Issued by India Issued on Jun 23, 2003 Issued for : The Department of Posts is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp honouring Shri V. K. Rajwade. Design : The first day cover carries a picture of Rajwade Historical Museum, […]
Rahul Sankrityayan
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan, Father of Hindi Travelogue : Issued by India Issued on Apr 9, 1993 Issued for : The Department of Posts commemorates the birth centenary of Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan by issuing a stamp on this great man of letters who dipped into the large pools of knowledge and wisdom of this […]
Hakim Ajmal Khan
A commemorative postage stamp on Masih ul Mulk, Hakeem Ajmal Khan, a Unani physician from Delhi, one of founders of Jamia Millia Islamia University and Tibbia College : Issued by India Issued on Feb 13, 1987 Issued for : The Department of Posts is privileged to issue a commemorative stamp on Hakim Ajmal Khan in the series ‘Freedom struggle of India’. Type : Stamp, Mint […]
Maha Kavi Magh
A commemorative postage stamp on Mahakavi Magha, a Sanskrit poet at the court of King Varmalata from Gurjara–Pratihara dynasty in Shrimala : Issued by India Issued on Feb 9, 2009 Issued for : India Post is happy to issue Commemorative Postage Stamp on Maha Kavi Magh. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Neenu Gupta Cancellation : Neenu Gupta Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Multi […]
Firaq Gorakhpuri
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Centenary of Raghupati Sahay, a noted contemporary Urdu poet of India : Issued by India Issued on Aug 28, 1997 Issued for : Department of Posts is issuing a commemorative postage stamp in memory of Firaq Gorakhpuri to mark the conclusion of his birth centenary celebrations. Credits : Stamp/FDC : Based on material supplied by : (1) Urdu Academy, Govt. of […]
V.G. Suryanarayana Sastriar
A commemorative postage stamp on Parithimar Kalaignar (Dravida Sastri), first person to campaign for recognition of Tamil as classical language : Issued by India Issued on Aug 17, 2007 Issued for : The Department of Posts is pleased to issue a commemorative postage stamp on V.G. Suryanarayana Sastriar (Parithimar Kalaignar). Credits : Stamp & FDC : Brahm Prakash Cancellation : Alka […]
Dr. Mahendra Lal Sarkar
A commemorative postage stamp on the Birth Anniversary of Dr. Mahendralal Sircar, a Bengali Homeopathy doctor, founder of the Indian Association for Cultivation of Science (IACS) : Issued by India Issued on Nov 2, 2009 Issued for : India Post is proud to issue a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Mahendralal Sircar. Credits : Stamp, FDC & Cancellation : Alka Sharma Type : Stamp, Mint Condition […]
Danmal Mathur
A commemorative postage stamp on Danmal Mathur, a pioneer of the Scouting Movement in Rajasthan : Issued by India Issued on Nov 7, 2009 Issued for : India Post is happy to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Danmal Mathur. Credits : Stamp & FDC : Brahm Prakash Cancellation : Nenu Gupta Type : Stamp, Mint Condition Colour : Multi colour Denomination : 500 Paise […]
Husain Ahmad Madani
A commemorative postage stamp on Maulana Hussein Ahmed Madani, an Indian Islamic scholar and politician from Darul Uloom Deoband, Uttar Pradesh : Issued by India Issued on Aug 29, 2012 Issued for : Department of Posts is happy to commemorate the contribution of the great scholar, freedom fighter and proponent of Hindu-Muslim unity, Husain Ahmad Madani, by issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp. […]
Dr. Sampurnanand
A commemorative postage stamp on the Death Anniversary of Dr. Sampoornanand, 2nd Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (1954-60) : Issued by India Issued on Jan 10, 1994 Issued for : The Department of Posts is privileged to issue a commemorative postage stamp on Dr. Sampurnanand who will be remembered by a grateful nation for a long time to time. Design Credits : Stamp: […]
