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Stamps of India

Explore the rich heritage of Indian philately through our comprehensive digital archive. The Stamps of India collection captures the nation’s history, culture, and progress in miniature. Navigate this extensive catalog with ease using our advanced filters: browse by Issue Year, explore specific Stamp Types (like Commemorative or Definitive), or discover stamps based on their Theme. Whether you are a dedicated collector or a history enthusiast, uncover the stories behind every issue.

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Showing stamps released in 1978.

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Name of Stamp / Set Type Date Denomination Image
150th Death Anniversary of Franz Schubert (1797-1828) (Set)
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) December 25, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative December 25, 1978 Rs. 1 Franz Schubert Franz Schubert
Centenary of Ravenshaw College, Cuttack December 24, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative December 24, 1978 25 p Ravenshaw College, Cuttack Ravenshaw College, Cuttack
75th Anniversary of Powered Flight December 23, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative December 23, 1978 Rs. 1 Powered Flight Powered Flight
Birth Centenary (Set)
Mohammad Ali Jauhar (1878-1931) December 10, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative December 10, 1978 25 p Mohammad Ali Jauhar Mohammad Ali Jauhar
Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) December 10, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative December 10, 1978 25 p Chakravarti Rajagopalachari Chakravarti Rajagopalachari
Vallathol Narayana Menon (1878-1958) October 15, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative October 15, 1978 25 p Birth Centenary of Vallathol Narayana Menon (1878-1958) Birth Centenary of Vallathol Narayana Menon (1878-1958)
Birth Centenary of Mother – Pondicherry (1878-1973) February 21, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative February 21, 1978 25 p Birth Centenary of Mother-Pondicherry (1878-1973) Birth Centenary of Mother-Pondicherry (1878-1973)
175th Anniversary of Skinner’s Horse (Cavalry Regiment) November 25, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative November 25, 1978 25 p 175th Anniversary of Skinner's Horse (Cavalry Regiment) 175th Anniversary of Skinner's Horse (Cavalry Regiment)
National Small Industries Fair, New Delhi November 17, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative November 17, 1978 25 p National Small Industries Fair, New Delhi National Small Industries Fair, New Delhi
Children's Day (Set)
Children’s Day 1978 November 14, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative November 14, 1978 25 p Children's Day Children's Day
SPECIAL DEFINITIVE STAMPS (Set)
Gandhiji (Sheet of 100) October 2, 1978 Definitive Definitive October 2, 1978 gandhiji gandhiji
150th Birth Anniversary of Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) October 2, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative October 2, 1978 Rs. 1 Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy
Uday Shankar (1900-1977) Commemoration September 26, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative September 26, 1978 25 p Uday Shankar (1900-1977) Commemoration Uday Shankar (1900-1977) Commemoration
E. V. Ramasami (1879-1973) Commemoration September 17, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative September 17, 1978 25 p E. V. Ramasami (1879-1973) Commemoration E. V. Ramasami (1879-1973) Commemoration
Centenary of Bethune College, Calcutta September 4, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative September 4, 1978 25 p Centenary of Bethune College Calcutta Centenary of Bethune College Calcutta
“Bhagawad Geeta” (Divine Song of Lord India) August 25, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative August 25, 1978 25 p Bhagawadgeeta Bhagawadgeeta
Treasures from Indian Museums (Set)
Airavat (Mytholigical Elephant), Jain Temple July 27, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative July 27, 1978 25 p Treasures from Indian Museums Treasures from Indian Museums
Kalpadruma (Magical Tree), Besnagar (Indian Museum) July 27, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative July 27, 1978 50 p Kalpadruma (Magical Tree), Besnagar (Indian Museum) Kalpadruma (Magical Tree), Besnagar (Indian Museum)
Obverse and reverse of Kushan Gold Coin (National Museum) July 27, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative July 27, 1978 Rs. 1 Obverse and reverse of Kushan Gold Coin (National Museum) Obverse and reverse of Kushan Gold Coin (National Museum)
Salar Jung Museum July 27, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative July 27, 1978 Rs. 2 Dagger and Knife of Emperor Jehangir Mughal Dagger and Knife of Emperor Jehangir Mughal
Dr. Shyama Prasad Mookerjee (1901-1953) Commemoration July 6, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative July 6, 1978 25 p Shyama Prasad Mookerjee (1901-1953) Commemoration Shyama Prasad Mookerjee (1901-1953) Commemoration
Deendayal Upadhyaya (1916-1968) Commemoration May 5, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative May 5, 1978 25 p Deendayal Upadhyaya (1916-1968) Commemoration Deendayal Upadhyaya (1916-1968) Commemoration
Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) Commemoration April 16, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative April 16, 1978 25 p Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) Commemoration Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) Commemoration
400th Birth Anniversary of Rubens (1577-1640) April 4, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative April 4, 1978 Rs. 2 400th Birth Anniversary of Rubens (1577-1640) 400th Birth Anniversary of Rubens (1577-1640)
Modern Indian Paintings (Set)
Jamini Roy – “Two Vaishnavas” March 23, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative March 23, 1978 25 p "Two Vaishnavas" (Jamini Roy) "Two Vaishnavas" (Jamini Roy)
Sailoz Mookherjea – “The Mosque” March 23, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative March 23, 1978 50 p "The Mosque" (Sailoz Mookherjea) "The Mosque" (Sailoz Mookherjea)
Rabindranath Tagore “Head” March 23, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative March 23, 1978 Rs. 1 "Head" (Rabindranath Tagore) "Head" (Rabindranath Tagore)
Amrita Sher Gil March 23, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative March 23, 1978 Rs. 2 "Hill Women" (Amrita Sher Gil) "Hill Women" (Amrita Sher Gil)
Surjya Sen (1894-1934) March 22, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative March 22, 1978 25 p Surjya Sen Surjya Sen
Nanalal Dalpatran Kavi (1877-1946) Commemoration March 16, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative March 16, 1978 25 p Nanalal Dalpatran Kavi (1877-1946) Commemoration Nanalal Dalpatran Kavi (1877-1946) Commemoration
5th International Wheat Genetics Symposium, New Delhi February 23, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative February 23, 1978 25 p a stamp with a graphic design a stamp with a graphic design
3rd World Book Fair, New Delhi February 11, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative February 11, 1978 Rs. 1 3rd World Book Fair, New Delhi 3rd World Book Fair, New Delhi
27th Pacific Area Travel Association Conference, New Delhi January 23, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative January 23, 1978 Rs. 1 27th Pacific Area Travel Association Conference, New Delhi 27th Pacific Area Travel Association Conference, New Delhi
Conquest of Kanchenjunga (Set)
Indian Flag on Kanchenjunga January 15, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative January 15, 1978 Rs. 1 Indian Flag on Kanchenjunga Indian Flag on Kanchenjunga
Climber Crossing a Crevice January 15, 1978 Commemorative Commemorative January 15, 1978 25 p Climber Crossing a Crevice Climber Crossing a Crevice
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