Rainbow Stamp Club: December 2020

29 December 2020

New Special Covers from Karnataka

70thAnniversary - Constitution Day : 26 November 2020 : Bengaluru

Special Cover - KTK-86-2020 - 70th Anniversary of Constitution Day

Constitution Day, also known as "Samvidhan Divas', is celebrated in our country on 26th November every year to commemorate the adoption of 'the Constitution of India. On 26th November 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect from 26th January 1950. On 19th November. 2015, the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment notified the decision of the Government of India to celebrate the 26th day of November every year as 'Constitution Day'. lt is the longest written constitution in the world containing 395 Articles. 22 Parts and 12 Schedules. This special cover was released to commemorate Constitution Day. (Cover Illustration: The original preamble) .

Special Cover- KTK-87-2020 – Vasectomy Fortnight

The National Family Welfare Programme was launched in India in1952. No-Scalpel Technique was introduced in India in 1992 to Increase male participation in family planning. This is an easier, safest and faster procedure and causes minimal damage to tissues and it is a permanent method of Male Sterilization.This special cover was released to commemorate the 'Vasectomy Fortnight Awareness Programme' from 21st Nov. to 4th Dec.

Vasectomy Fortnight : 4 December 2020 : Bengaluru

- Suresh R. - Bengaluru

26 December 2020

Season's Greetings from the Holy Land

Date of Issue : 16 December 2020

Beautiful stamp issued by Israel Post for this year's Christmas " Season's Greetings from the Holy land".

Christmas 2020 stamps from Greenland

Date of Issue : 17 November 2020

Stamp Booklet

24 December 2020

Merry Christmas !

Merry Christmas !!

Greetings for a very Happy and Prosperous New Year !!

15 December 2020

Obituary

Rest in Peace.......

With profound grief and sorrow, this is to inform our Readers that the renowned philatelist of Ahmedabad Shri Dhananjay Desai passed away today. He served as National Commissioner and jury member in many international philatelic exhibitions. He won many awards at national and international shows. He was the founder of GPA ( Gujarat Philatelist's Association). His demise is a great loss to Indian philately.

Our Heartfelt Condolences.....May his soul Rest in Peace ...

09 December 2020

Club News

New Book on Buddhism Theme

Buddhism on Stamps

A new book “Buddhism on Stamps” by Shri M. Lokeshwara Rao will be released in January 2021. It focuses on how different philatelic materials can narrate the story of Gautama Buddha. Different available philatelic material like Stamps, stamp blocks, 3D stamps, Silk stamps, Se-tenant, FDC, Miniature Sheets, Souvenir Sheets, Maxim Cards, Postcards, covers, gutter, booklets, errors, proofs, etc are included from different countries of the World.

There are 22 chapters Jataka Kathas (Stories), Birth of Buddha ,Twelve Deeds of Buddha, Symbols of Buddhism, Monasteries, Prayer Flag, Prayer Wheel, Musical Instruments of Buddhism, Four Mythical Animals, Six Elements of Longevity, Precious Attributes of Universal King, Teachings of Buddha, Buddhist Mudras, etc

For pre-booking of the book, readers may contact the author : email: madirajul@gmail.com M 9436215175

150 Year Old Heritage Building of Bellari Railway Station

Special Cover - KTK-56-2020 - 150 Year Old Heritage Building of Bellari Railway Station

The foundation stone for Ballari Railway station was laid in 1869. It was then a part of Southern Mahratta Railway Company headquartered at Dharwad. This imposing structure was designed broadly in the Romanesque-italianate style with a symmetrical design composed of round arches, thick walls and large towers. This 150 year old heritage station is now part of South Western Railway. This special cover was released on the occasion of inauguration of the Railway Heritage Museum at Hubballi.

-Suresh.R, Bengaluru