Honouring a Spiritual Luminary Born on 6th February 1874 in Puri, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Goswami Prabhupad emerged as one of the most influential spiritual leaders of modern India. The seventh child of Sri Kedarnath Dutta (later known as Srila Bhakti-Vinode Thakur) and Bhagwati Devi, he was given the birth name Bimala Prasad. Over his lifetime, […]
Ram Chandra (Babuji Maharaj) Stamp: Celebrating a Spiritual Pioneer Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur (1899–1983), affectionately known as Babuji Maharaj, was a revered spiritual Master and the guiding light of the Sahaj Marg tradition, a globally recognized system of Raja Yoga meditation. In 1945, he established the Shri Ram Chandra Mission (SRCM) in memory of his […]
Cultural Heritage of Western Odisha Stamp: A Tribute to Tradition The Department of Posts has issued a special set of commemorative postage stamp honoring the cultural heritage of Western Odisha—a land where Aryan, Dravidian, and Adivasi traditions converge. These stamps capture the soul of Odisha, highlighting its festivals, art, crafts, and folk culture that continue […]
Gangadhar Meher – The Legendary Poet of Odisha Honored in Philately The culture of Odisha is defined by its classical arts, temple architecture, devotional music, and timeless literature. This vibrant legacy has been shaped by numerous unsung cultural heroes, whose voices and works have given Odisha its unique identity. Among these legends, Swabhaba Kavi Gangadhar […]