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June 30, 2014
June 28, 2014
Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham-Sringeri.
India Post issued a special cover on 8th June 2014 on the occasion of the Rajagopuram Kumbabhishekam celebrations which was held in Sringeri from 1st to 13th of June 2014.
Rajagopuram Sringeri is a magnificent 127 feet tall Royal Gate Tower for the 1200 year old spiritual institution at Sringeri. this majestic stone and brick structure reflects the glory of our rich culture and tradition.
Cover Code: KTK/07/2014
June 25, 2014
Musical Instruments.
Russia Post issued a stamp on Musical Instrument on 30th April 2014 under the Europa Series as Musical Instruments if the theme for 2014.
Balalaika is a Russian three-string pizzicato musical instrument with a slightly bended triangular body which has become Russia’s national musical symbol along with the accordion and bayan. Balalaika is well-known worldwide. Many composers write music for it. Balalaika bands are popular across Europe and America. The postage stamp depicts a scene of Russian folk festivities with people singing, dancing and playing musical instruments.
June 23, 2014
Philatelic Exhibitions in Karnataka
Series
of district level philately exhibitions have been planned for this year
2014-2015 as a prelude to KARNAPEX in Karnataka state.
Group I
Also, District level philately exhibition at Bangalore is proposed to be held
between 1st August to 8th August 2014.
Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bangalore.
In this connection, the schedule of three philately exhibitions planned at North Karnataka Region is furnished below:
Place of exhibition - Bagalkot
Divisions grouped under Bagalkot : Chikodi, Gokak, Belgaum
Date of exhibition : July 19th and 20th, 2014
Group II
Place of exhibition - Gulbarga
Divisions grouped under Gulbarga : Bidar, Bijapur and Raichur
Date of exhibition : August 23rd and 24th, 2014
Group III
Place of exhibition - Gadag
Divisions grouped under Gadag : Dharwad, Bellary, Sirsi, Karwar and Haveri
Date of exhibition : August 9th and 10th, 2014
Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bangalore.