Sacred Monument of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana Stupa of Kushinagar in Kushinagar is one of the most revered Buddhist monuments in the world. It marks the sacred place where Gautama Buddha is believed to have passed away and attained Mahaparinirvana. For Buddhists across the globe, Kushinagar is a place of peace, remembrance, and spiritual reflection. Historical Importance […]
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Symbols of Ancient Heritage and Buddhism Stupa and Pillar of Vaishali in Vaishali are among India’s most significant historical and spiritual monuments. These sacred structures reflect the region’s deep connection with Gautama Buddha and its remarkable place in ancient political history. Vaishali is celebrated as one of the earliest republics in the world and an […]
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Sacred Tree of Enlightenment The Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya is one of the most sacred spiritual sites in the world. It is revered as the place where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment and became Gautama Buddha. For millions of Buddhists and spiritual seekers, the Bodhi Tree symbolizes wisdom, peace, awakening, and the triumph of truth. […]
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The Indepex ’97 World Philatelic Exhibition was organized by the Department of Posts to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of India’s Independence. Held from 15 to 22 December 1997 at Pragati Maidan, the exhibition showcased India’s rich heritage through a special stamp series featuring four historic Buddhist and cultural centers: These commemorative stamps highlighted India’s ancient […]
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The World’s Ancient Center of Learning Nalanda University, located in Nalanda, was one of the greatest centers of education in the ancient world. Flourishing from the 5th to the 11th century AD, it is widely regarded as one of the oldest universities in the world and a shining symbol of India’s intellectual and spiritual heritage. […]
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India’s 1997 Madhu Limaye stamp (Rs. 2 / 200 Paise, issued 1 May) is a commemorative tribute to the socialist leader and freedom fighter, born on 1 May 1922 in Pune, who left Fergusson College to fully join the independence struggle and later became a respected parliamentarian and writer. Released on his 75th birth anniversary, two years after his death in 1995, the stamp preserves his sepia portrait as a permanent reminder of his early activism, sacrifice, and lifelong dedication to the nation.
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Introduction The Philatelic Society of India (PSI) was established in March 1897 at Calcutta by a group of fifty Englishmen stationed in India. It is one of the ten oldest philatelic societies in the world and probably the oldest in Asia. The Society has rendered distinguished service to Indian philately for more than a century. […]
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Introduction The Jnanpith Award is one of the highest literary honours in India. It is awarded for outstanding creative writing by an Indian citizen in any of the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The award symbolizes the unity and richness of Indian literature.The Department of Posts issued a commemorative postage […]
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Introduction The Philatelic Journal of India is the official journal of the Philatelic Society of India, one of the oldest philatelic societies in the world and probably the oldest in Asia. The journal has played a significant role in promoting stamp collecting, postal history, and philatelic research in India. Beginning and Early Leadership The journal […]
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Introduction The Society Centenary Emblem was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Philatelic Society of India, celebrated in 1997. The emblem symbolized a century of dedicated service by the Society towards the promotion of philately, research, and postal heritage in India. Historical Significance Founded in March 1897 at Calcutta, the Philatelic Society of […]
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