Mount Everest
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Centenary of Indian Railways 1853-1953
The stamps contained within this folder serve as a tribute to a century of progress of the Indian Railways. Printed using photogravure on watermark paper adorned with a five-pointed star pattern, these stamps boast a horizontal design, measuring 1.6″ x 0.95″ with a perforation of 14: Set 200. This stamp series represents the second installment […]
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Rabindranath Tagore
Thou hast made me known to friends whom I knew not, Thou hast given me seats in homes not my own, Thou hast brought the distant near and made a brother of the stranger. These profound words encapsulate the essence of Rabindranath Tagore, a literary genius of modern India. A poet, dramatist, and philosopher, Tagore’s […]
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Ghalib
Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, a towering figure in Urdu literature of the 19th century, held close ties with the court of Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. Alongside his mastery of Urdu, Ghalib was also an accomplished Persian poet, credited with innovating a distinctive style of letter writing. His poetry, predominantly comprising ghazals, explores the full […]
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Surdas
Look not at my vices, O Lord, for all are equal in Thy eyes, they say. Grant me salvation if Thou wilt. These words echo the sentiment of a blind poet of the 15th-16th century, akin to Tulsidas in preaching the gospel of universal love. His poetry centers on the final aspect of love for […]
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Meera
Let me be Thy servant, O Lord: I shall tend Thy garden and, as my reward, behold Thy face every day. Of Thee, shall I sing in the lanes and bowers of Bindraban. This Rajput princess Meera, consort of the heir-apparent to the throne of Udaipur in the 15th-16th century, relinquished earthly glories in pursuit […]
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Tulasidas
The words of a celebrated saint-poet of the 17th century resonate with reverence for the divine presence pervading the universe. A contemporary of Akbar, he authored the Ramcharitmanas, a popular Hindi rendition of the Indian epic Ramayana, leaving an indelible mark on Hindi literature. In humble homage, Tulasidas bows with folded hands to the Lord. […]
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Kabir
Kabir, a mystic saint of the 15th century, expressed profound wisdom in his poetry, transcending religious divides and emphasizing simple devotion and non-violence. His teachings, a synthesis of Hindu and Muslim thought, condemned bigotry and religious hypocrisy. In one of his couplets, he reflects on the universal quest for spiritual enlightenment, likening it to a […]
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