First Flight Carried – Special Cover

First Flight Carried
Date of Issue January 25, 2021
Location Belagavi, Karnataka

Belagavi To Nashik

The connect between Belagavi (Karnataka) and Nashik (Maharashtra) dates back to the period of Lord Rama. Mythology has it that Lord Rama made Nashik his adobe during 14 years in exile while his ardent devotee, Shabari, was waiting to host the the Lord in Sureban Village in Ramdurga Taluka of Belagavi. This special cover connects the two places with the commencement of commercial flight operation between the cities of Belagavi and Nashik by Star Air under the UDAN Scheme of the Government of India.