As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new year, I am writing this final blog of the year to share my perspective on what transpired throughout the year in the Indian philatelic community. This year began with the release of a beautiful miniature… Read More »Stamping The Year Away: 2024’s Philatelic Moments And 2025’s Promises
Department of Posts (DoP), Govt. of India, has a rich tradition of commemorating global events through stamps, special covers and pictorial cancellations. For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the DoP has released a set a four stamps in souvenir sheet format, celebrating the spirit of the… Read More »Olympic Spirit in Ink: India’s Philatelic Releases for Paris 2024
India observes Kargil Vijay Diwas, on 26th July, a day to honor the courageous soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kargil War of 1999. This year, marks the 25th anniversary of Operation Vijay, a campaign that stands as a testament to India’s military… Read More »25 Years of Kargil Vijay Diwas – A Tribute to Bravery
Background Most of the Indians consider Ram Janmabhoomi, located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, to be the birthplace of Rama. This idea is based on the outline given in the holy scriptures. The place gained its share of controversies, especially when it comes to the 16th-century… Read More »The Philatelist’s Pilgrimage: Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Temple Consecration Commemorated
Hey there, friends! I hope you’re all doing well. We’ve officially waved goodbye to the scorching heat of May and June, and now the monsoon season has graced us with its presence. It’s definitely a relief and brings a sense of calm. I wanted to… Read More »Stamping through July: Beautiful Finds, Celebrations, Unique Philatelic Items!
Hello friends…After giving some thought, I decided to create a series of monthly review posts of all my philatelic items received during the last month. This will not only help me researching my latest acquisitions and sort them but also help to create something like… Read More »Unboxing June 2023: Exploring the Eclectic World of Philatelic Collectibles
Welcome to the captivating world of stamps! In my blog series “Know Your Stamps,” I’ll try to explore the intricate details and fascinating stories behind these tiny treasures. From adhesive properties to delicate perforations, we’ll uncover the technical aspects that make stamps remarkable. Perforations, the… Read More »Know your Stamps: A Guide to Understanding Stamp Perforation
The Geetagovinda, also known as the Gita Govinda or Song of Govinda, is a long poem written by the 12th century Indian Sanskrit poet Jayadeva. Jayadeva, also known as Jaidev or Jayadeva, was born on the day of Akshaya Tritiya in the village of Kenduvilva… Read More »The Divine Love of Lord Krishna and Radha: A Philatelic Exploration of the Jayadeva and Geetagovinda
The highly anticipated AMRITPEX took place from February 11th to 15th, 2023, at the prestigious Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India. This grand event was spearheaded by the Department of Posts, Government of India, in collaboration with the Philatelic Congress of India. It marked a… Read More »AMRITPEX 2023: A philatelic journal
Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival that marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Makara (Capricorn) on its celestial path. It is typically celebrated on January 14th. People fly kites, take dips in holy rivers, and exchange sweets to celebrate the… Read More »From Field to Postage: Celebrating Makar Sankranti through Philately