Gloriosa Lily

Technical Data
Stamp Set | Indian Flowers |
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Date of Issue | July 1, 1977 |
Denomination | Rs. 2 |
Quantity | 2,000,000 |
Perforation | comb 15 x 14 |
Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
Watermark | No Watermark |
Colors | Multicolor |
Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 725 Stamp Number IN 763 Yvert et Tellier IN 521 Stanley Gibbons IN 853 |
Themes | Flowers | Lilies (Flower) | Plants (Flora) |
Flowers, existing long before humanity, have always captivated with their beauty and symbolism. In India, a vast array of flowering plants flourishes, both indigenous and exotic, thriving in diverse environments. From the snow-clad Himalayas to the surf-washed shores of Kanyakumari, from the sun-scorched plains of Rajasthan to the rain-drenched hills of Assam, India’s ecological diversity provides a hospitable habitat for almost every type of flowering plant.
This ecological richness allows flowering plants to spread across the Indian landscape, gracing plains and hills, adorning high banks and trellises, clinging to walls and hedges, festooning fences, and ascending trees. Even the lofty heights of the Himalayas are adorned with the vibrant colors of blooming flowers. The presence of these flowers has inspired awe and wonder in humans, leading to artistic expressions and philosophical contemplations on the nature of life itself.