Gloriosa Lily

Gloriosa Lily

Technical Data

Stamp Set Indian Flowers
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, 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.