New Special Cover

Vaishali Special Cover

On 19^th April 2016 during Vaishali Mahotsava, Bihar Circle of India Post released a Special Cover featuring Archaeological Site – ‘Garh of Raja Vishal’. Vaishali derives its name from King Vishal of Mahabharata period.

The cancellation on this Special Cover shows the Ashokan pillar capital of ancient Kutagarasala Vihar (present days ‘Kolhua’). It is one of the best-preserved of the Pillars of Ashoka, topped by single Asiatic lion.

: Pradeep Kumar Mallik - Patna : email : mallikphila@gmail.com