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Deepotsav - Ayodhya

Release of Special Cover and Cancellation on Deepotsav-Ayodhya   

The city of Ayodhya comes alive during the Divya Deepotsav when thousands of lamps lit on the banks of Saryu illuminate the entire environment with their radiance. The tableau of the characters of Lord Rama, Mata Sita and Laxman in the world famous Ramleela staged on this occasion fills the hearts of common people with reverence. The banks of the Saryu river, illuminated with thousands of lamps of faith and belief, once again become witnesses to the historic and cultural celebration of the return of their idol to Ayodhya. 

A special cover and cancellation was released on the auspicious occasion of Divya Deepotsav-Ayodhya on 30.10.2024 at Ayodhya Head Post Office. The cover was released by the chief guest Col Vinod Kumar, Postmaster General, Varanasi Region alongwith Shri. H. S. Yadav, Supdt. of Post Offices, Ayodhya Division and Shri. Pramod Kumar Bansal, President of Prayag Philatelic Society. Shri. Satyendra Pratap Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Shri. Ashok Mital member of the society and Rahul Ganguli, Secretary of the society were also present with the dignitaries. 

The cover and cancellation was proposed by Prayag Philatelic Society which was considered  by the Department of Posts. The cover and cancellation was designed by a member of the society, Shri. Sumanto Kumar.  

- Rahul Ganguli : Prayag Philatelic Society : Prayagraj

New Picture Post Cards

 

Picture  Post cards from Central Region ( T. N.)  Tiruchirapalli

Set of 21 postcards priced at Rs. 150 issued by PMG , Central Region,T. N. Tiruchirapalli on Philately Day 8 October 2024.. Two cards with special cancellation. Issued at Thanjavur during last week philately exhibition. Available at Trichy Philatelic Bureau.

- Kasinath R.- Thanjavur ( Tamil Nadu)

New Special Covers

Tributes to Ratan Tata

10 October 2024 : Ratan Naval Tata : Patna

Permanent  Pictorial Cancellation

Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib : 8 October 2024 : Patna

- Pradip Jain : Patna

Special Cancellation on National Post Day from Karnakaka Postal Circle

10 October 2024 : National Post Day : Bengaluru

- Philately Promoters WA group - Sushil Mehra

Sri Sharadha Mahotsava Panemamangalore centenary celebration special cover

8 October 2024 : Sri Sharad Pooja Centenary : Panemangalore D.K.

Submergence of Panemangalore city due to heavy flood of Nethravathi river of Dakshina Kannada District in 1923, Sri Sharada Mahotsava was started by Sri Veera Vittala Temple trustees at Sri Vittala Swamy School. Presently, Centenary of Panemangalore Sri Sharada Mahotsava is celeberated. This special cover is released to commemorate the Centenary of Sri Sharada Mahotsava.

- Philately Promoters WA group - Jagannath Mani

 Special Covers released at Satna and Rewa on Philately Day

On the occasion of Philately Day on 8th October 2024 India Post released special covers at Satna and Rewa (M. P.).

In a function organized at Collectorate Auditorium Satna special cover released on famous tourist place Brihaspati Kund. Satna Collector Mr. Anurag Verma was chief guest and renowned Philatelist Mr. Sudhir Jain President Central India Philatelic Society was special guest.  Mr. S. K. Rathore Superintendent of Post Offices presided the function.

In a function organized at HPO Rewa Mr. Janardan Mishra Member of Parliament released special cover on Purwa Waterfall.

- Sudhir Jain : Satna(MP)

Special cover on 70th National Wildlife Week

My Stamp and a Special cover was released on 5th  October 2024 at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun during 35th  Annual Research Seminar. , The special cover showcases India’s national tree, flower, bird, & mammal. The cover was released by Director General Forests and Chief Postmaster General Uttarakhand.

New Picture Postcards from Uttrakhand

 

Picture Post Cards from Uttrakhand Postal Circle

During A district level exhibition , at Gpeshwar, Uttrakhand, Two special covers , 8 picture postcards and a permanent special cancellation on Badrinath was issued on 5/6 October 2024.

New Permanent Pictorial Cancellation : Badrinath

Image source : Philately Promoters WA group - Sreejesh Krishnan

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Rainbow Stamp News October 2024

Dear Reader,

I am pleased to release October 2024 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. It is available at the following link :

https://rainbowstampnews.blogspot.com/2024/10/rainbow-october-2024.html

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti

Special Cancellation

2 October 2024 : Mahatma Gandhi Jyanti : Berhampur

Special Cover

2 October 2024 : Gandhi Inter School, Nawada( Bihar)

Source : EIPA, SIPA

World Postcard Day

 

1 October 2024 : World Postcard Day

New Special Cover

1 October 2024 :Sarvodaya Ashram : Nawada

Release of Picture Postcards

A set of 6 Picture Postcards on heritage and Monuments of Karnataka were released by Postal Circle on 1st October 2024 to celebrate World Postcard Day.

Source : Prayag Philatelic Society