Recent Special Covers

OUR LADY OF THEE HOLY ROSARY CATHEDRAL

KTK/87/2018 - OUR LADY OF THEE HOLY ROSARY CATHEDRAL

The Portuguese landed at Bengare, Mangaluru in 1568 AD. They built Fort St. Sebastio (Sabastian) and also a chapel in it, later it came to be known as "Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church". The 17th Century Royal emblem of the King of Portugal marking their landing in Mangaluru, is now seen at the entrance ofthe Cathedral. On April 16, 1850, the church was raised to the status of a Cathedral. Fr. Henry I. Buzzoni S.J, Parish priest and Br. Divo S.J completed the present day magnificent edifice in 1915. 

Bagapex 2018 - 2 Special covers were released during the Dist. level Exhibition at Bagalkot,Karnataka.

 KTK/106/2018 - Ilkal Saree

Ilkal Saree (Ilakal Seere) is a traditional form of saree, takes its name from Ilkal town of Bagalkot district in Karnataka State. These sarees have a distinctive pattern and are usually made with variable cotton and pure silk ratios. They are best suited for weather conditions prevailing in the region. Nowadays, Ilkal sarees worn as a fashion statement are getting exported throughout the world.

 KTK/107/2018 - 150 years of celebrating Gandhi

"Charaka is an insurance against drought"

In 1921 Mahatma Gandhiji while travelling from Bagalkot to Bijapur saw that, in the scorching Sun also women were breaking the stone and crushing into small pieces. Seeing, this Gandhiji felt deeply hurt. Such a bad state should not be there for women. Gandhiji said that popularising the Khadi is the only remedy to stop this.

"If charaka spins in every house, Swarajya will be achieved within a year" said Mahatma Gandhiji during his visit to Bijapur(undivided district) on 28.05.1921.

KTK/88/2018 - Canara Girls High School

Canara Girls' High School, one of the oldest educational institutions in Mangaluru, was founded by Ammembal Subba Rao Pai in 1894.
He is also the founder of Canara Bank, now a major nationalised bank in India. This Special Cover has been released during the Founder's Day Celebrations to commemorate 125 years of Canara Girls' High School.

 KTK/105/2018 - Birth Centenary of Siddayya Puranik (Kavyananda)

Dr. Siddayya Puranik (Pen Name - Kavyananda) was born on 18th June 1918 in Karnataka. He was an eminent Kannada writer who has contributed immensely to Kannada literature besides being an outstanding lAS Officer with human touch. He was a scholar in Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Urdu. He has won many prestigious awards. This special cover is released to mark the birth centenary of Dr. Siddayya Puranik. 

: Suresh. R  - Bengaluru