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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