Maha Shivratri

A commemorative postage stamp on the Maha Shivaratri : a Hindu festival to worship Lord Shiva :

Issued by Nepal

Issued on Feb 18, 1966

Issued by : His Majesty’s Govt., Postal Services Department, Kathmandu

Stamp design by : S. D. ‘Ashanta’

Type : Stamp, Mint condition

Denomination : 15 Paisa

Size : Rupee size 3.34 x 2.88 cms.

Perforation : 13½ x 14

Paper : Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper

Number : ½ million

Sheet : 42 stamps per issue sheet

Printing Process : Photogravure

Printed at : Jore Ganesh Press Pvt. Ltd. B. I. D. Balaju, Kathmandu

About : 

• Being situated at the heart of Nepal, congenial for the fulfilment of all desires and conducive to both material and spiritual success the UMA–MAHESWARA CHHETRA is the choicest place of pilgrimage. The YOGA CHHETRA between Bajrayogini and Pashupati Maheswara is excellent for the accomplishment of SIDDHIS. – Holy Himabatkhanda