Shree Harihar
A commemorative postage stamp on Harihara (Shankaranarayana), combined representation of Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara) from the Hindu tradition :
Issued by Nepal
Issued on Jan 26, 1971 (2027/10/13)
Design : The stamp depicts an exceptionally fine stone image of Harihar (half Vishnu and half Shiva) lying in the holy Grove of Valmiki Ashram on the bank of River Gandaki. The image has been an attraction to lovers of art, students of ancient history and simple pilgrims visiting the Ashram.
Designer : K. Karmacharya (based on photography by W. R. Ward)
Type : Stamp, Postal Used
Denomination : 25 Paisa
Colour : Gravure Blue Black and Gravure Light Brown
Size : 4.06 x 2.28 cms double decimal
Perforation : 14½ x 14
Paper : Unwatermarked, gummed and Adhesive stamp paper
Quantity : 5,00,000
Sheet : 50
Printing process : Photogravure
Printer : India Security Press, Nasik Road
