Indian Philately Watch – April 2025 Highlights
Explore the latest in Indian philately—new stamp releases, special covers, and collector stories—in this monthly roundup from ThePhilatelist.org.
Stamping The Year Away: 2024’s Philatelic Moments And 2025’s Promises
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
Olympic Spirit in Ink: India’s Philatelic Releases for Paris 2024
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
25 Years of Kargil Vijay Diwas – A Tribute to Bravery
India observed 25 years of 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… Read More »25 Years of Kargil Vijay Diwas – A Tribute to Bravery
The Philatelist’s Pilgrimage: Ayodhya’s Shri Ram Temple Consecration Commemorated
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
Stamping through July: Beautiful Finds, Celebrations, Unique Philatelic Items!
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!
Unboxing June 2023: Exploring the Eclectic World of Philatelic Collectibles
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
Know your Stamps: A Guide to Understanding Stamp Perforation
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 Divine Love of Lord Krishna and Radha: A Philatelic Exploration of the Jayadeva and Geetagovinda
Discover Jayadeva, the 12th-century poet behind Geetagovinda, a poetic masterpiece celebrating Radha and Krishna’s divine love. This blog post delves into Jayadeva’s spiritual devotion, his influence on Odissi dance, and his presence in the Guru Granth Sahib. Learn about Jayadeva and Geetagovinda in philately, with India Post’s 2009 commemorative stamps and miniature sheet honoring this literary gem.
AMRITPEX 2023: A philatelic journal
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