December 31, 2017
Kuvempu's Sri Ramayana Darshanam.
A special cover was released on 28th December 2017 to celebrate the Completion of 50 Years on awarding Jnanpith Award to Rashtrakavi Kuvempu's Sri Ramayana Darshanam at Bengaluru.
"Jnanpith" is an Indian highest literary award. The first prestigious Jnanpith Award for Kannada language was awarded in the year 1967 to famous Kannada writer "Rashtrakavi Kuvempu" (Sri Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa) for his epic literary work "Sri Ramayana Darshanam".
Cover Code: KTK/102/2017
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
December 30, 2017
Dr. Narella Venu Madhav
A special cover was released to celebrate 70 years in Memory of Dr. Narella Venu Madhav on 26th December 2017 at Hyderabad.
Uttarakannadapex - 2017
Uttara Kannada District level Philatelic Exhibition was held at Kumta on 16th and 17th December 2017. 5 special covers were released on the Ocassion.
Two special cancellations were also introduced during Uttarakannadapex 2017.
December 29, 2017
Coats of Arms - Kaliningrad Region
A Souvenir sheet was issued by Russia Post on 10th July 2017 depicting the coat of arms of Kaliningrad with a map of the Russian Federation.
Ernakulam ICAI
A special cover was released to celebrate the Golden jubilee of Ernakulam Branch of SIRC of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on 16th December 2017 at Ernakulam.
December 28, 2017
Rajapex 2017
2 Special covers were released on the occasion of Rajapex 2017 District level Philcatelic Exhibition held at Rajkot. On 11th November 2017 a cover on SCA Stadium and on 12th November 2017 a cover on Pradyuman Park was released.
M.T.Bhopale
A special cover on the 98th birth Anniversary of Sri. Marthandarao Tippanna Bhopale was released on 5th December 2017 at Kalaburgi.
Renowned artist of Kalaburagi, Sri. Marthandarao Tippanna Bhopale, (Birth: 1919) popularly known as M. T. Bhopale acquired his education in Marathi and English Medium and joined Sir. J. J. School of Art, Mumbai in 1937 for his higher studies. After completion of Diploma in 1941, he continued to work there as a professor on adhoc basis. He organized an exhibition under the banner Bombay group of contemporary Indian artist which was encouraged by many people. This 'group show' was a memorable and remarkable event in Indian art history. He specialized in Oil Art, Water Art and Pencil Art. His art works are remembered even today. (Death.1966)
Cover photo: "A Narrow Street" Painting by Artist Sri. M.T.Bhople.
Cover photo: "A Narrow Street" Painting by Artist Sri. M.T.Bhople.
Cover Code:KTK/91/2017
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru
December 27, 2017
Vigilance Awareness Week
A special cover was released to celebrate Vigilance Awareness Week on 31st October 2017 at Gurugram.
The Ideal Fine Art Society.
A special cover was released on 5th December 2017 at Kalburgi on The Ideal Fine Art Society to dedicate the achievements of the society and to mark its completion of 50 years in the service to art and culture.
The Ideal Fine Art Society, Kalaburagi started functioning in the year 1965. From 1971-72 onwards through its various creative activities the society emerged as one of the leading creative premier institutions promoting art and culture in entire Hyderabad Karnataka Region particularly in Kalaburagi District, the Society through its Painting, applied art, sculpture, graphic photography, library and art gallery is acting as a vital link with other institutions both nationally and internationally. It has been instrumental in enriching the art and culture of Hyderabad Karnataka Region through its continuous art activities. The Society has celebrated its golden jubilee (1965 - 2015).
Cover Code: KTK/90/2017
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
December 26, 2017
Terracotta Temples of Heritage village
A special cover was released on 15th November 2017 at Ranchi on the Terracotta Temples of Heritage village, Maluti, Jharkhand.
Patna University
A Special Cover was released at Patna on 8th December 2017 to
commemorate the Centennial celebration of Patna University, Patna,
Bihar.
The seventh university in the Indian subcontinent and the first in Bihar, this university was founded by an Act of Legislation on 1st October 1917. It remained the only university in Bihar until January 1952 and continued to be the examining body of educational institutions in Nepal and Orissa until the founding of the Tribhuban University of Nepal and the Utkal University of Orissa. The Special Cover bears buildings of Patna University. The Cancellation depicts the Logo of the university and the tag line in the said logo , 'Satyam Twaev Vijigyasitavyam' i.e. one must desire to understand the truth, culled from the Chhandogya Upanishad ( 7.16.I ).
Courtesy: Lalit K Mishra, Patna
December 25, 2017
Coat of Arms of Orekhovo-Zuyevo
Russia Post issued a stamp on the Coat of Arms of Orekhovo-Zuyevo on 29th June 2017.
Orekhovo-Zuyevo is one of the largest cities in Moscow Oblast. It was founded in 1917. The red color symbolizes the Morozov Strike of 1885. It was the largest outbreak of Russian workers in the 19th century. A thin blue line repeating a white stripe outline symbolizes the Klyazma, which divides the town into Orekhovo and Zuyevo. A branch of hazelwood with two nuts symbolizes Orekhovo. The charadrius represents Zuyevo.
Dandathirtha Higher Primary School
A special cover has was released on 25th November 2017 to commemorate 100 years of Dandathirtha Higher Primary School, Uliyaragoli, Kaup.
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
Long Billed Vulture Conservation
A special cover was released on 6th October 2017 as part of 63rd Wildlife Week by the Telengana Forest Department at Hyderabad to create awareness on the conservation of Long Billed Vulture.
December 23, 2017
Junior World Cup Footaball 2017
A special cover was released on 2nd October 2017 at Kolkata on the occasion of Junior World Cup Footaball 2017.
Swami Madhavananda
A special cover was released on 15th December 2017 to celebrate his holiness Swami Madhavananda at Taverakere.
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
December 22, 2017
100 years of Champaran Satyagrah and Gandhiji & Shri J L Nehru's 1st meeting
2 Special covers were released on 2nd October 2017 at Kolkota on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on life of Gandhiji relating to 100 years of Champaran Satyagrah by Gandhiji with Embossed Gold foiling and Night Glow Effect and another cover on 100 years of Gandhiji & Shri J L Nehru's 1st meeting with UV Gloss Effect.
Com.Baby John
A special cover was released on 14th December 2017 on the occasion of the birth centenary of Com. Baby John at Thiruvananthapuram.
December 21, 2017
Coat of Arms - Azov
Russia Post released a stamp of the Coat of Arms of Azov on 29th June 2017.
Azov is a town in Rostov Oblast, and administrative center of Azov District. It was founded in 1067. The coat of arms takes after the ancient coat of arms of Azov. It is a four-pointed cross with all its arms of equal length and flared tips in an azure field, with a reverse half moon and two sturgeons below.
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
A special cover was released on 14th December 2017on the occasion of the centennial celebrations of University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering at Bengaluru.
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering (UVCE) was established by Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya in 1917. UVCE offers 7 Under Graduate, 24 Post Graduate, 7 Research and 3 Under Graduate evening college programs with the students strength of 4500 including 300 Research Scholars. It is the First Engineering College in Kamataka, Second in South India and Fifth in the Country. UVCE celebrated Centenary Teachers Day on 5'''September 2017 and Engineers Day on 15'" September 20 17.
Cover Code: KTK/93/2017
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
December 20, 2017
DOSAAF of Russia - Sports
Russia Post issued a set of 2 stamps on 28th June 2017.
DOSAAF focuses on such military and applied sports as plane, helicopter,
parachute, model, motor-boating, automobile racing, motorcycling, sub aquatics, radio-sport, as well as rifle and pistol shooting as part of
training Russian citizens military basics.
Malayala Manorama
A special cover was released on 18th December 2017 in Kottayam to celebrate 70th Anniversary of recommencement of publication of Malayala Manorama Newspaper.
December 19, 2017
St. Mary's Church
A specal cover was released on St. Mary's Church at Deoghar on 16th October 2017.
Shri Shirdi Sai Baba
India Post released a stamp on the occasion of the centenary of Mahasamadhi of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba on 15th December 2017 at New Delhi.
December 18, 2017
Russia and Thailand - State Rulers
A Joint issue of Russia and Thailand on State Rulers was issued on 3rd July 2017 by Russia Post featuring King Chulalongkorn of Siam and Emperor Nicholas II of Russia during their meeting in Saint Petersburg in 1897.
December 17, 2017
Ending Violence Against Children
A special cover was released in Chandigarh on 12th October 2017 With an aim to "Ending Violence Against Children Globally".
December 16, 2017
Coorg Golf Links.
A special cover was released on 28th November 2017 at Virajper to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Coorg Gold Links, Bittangala.
December 15, 2017
Voskresenskiy Military Council
Russia Post issued a stamp of Omsk. Voskresenskiy Military Council on 30th June 2017.
December 14, 2017
Hindi Vidyapeeth
A special cover was released on Hindi Vidyapeeth, Deoghar on 16th October 2017 at Deoghar.
Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.
December 13, 2017
NBCC
A special cover was released on the 57th foundation day of NBCC on 15th November 2017 at New Delhi.
Russian State Shipbuilding
Russia Post released a stamp on 29th June 2017 to celebrate 350 years of Russian State Shipbuilding depicting Oryol frigate with Russian flag in the background.
Russian shipbuilding can be traced back to 1667, when Tsar Alexis signed a ukase to build ships. The construction of the country’s first gun frigate began the very same date with the aim to ensure safety of merchant navigation in the Caspian Sea. Afanasy Ordin-Nashchokin, an outstanding Russian diplomat and reform advocate, oversaw the construction. The frigate was named in honor of the state coat of arms.
The first state dockyard was laid down in the village of Dedinovo at the Oka River. The place for the dockyard was chosen for a good reason. This part of Oka was the widest, and the village vicinity was rich in ship timber. The local people were famous for their boats and barges.
The first Russian double-decked, three-mast Oryol-class warship was floated out on May 19, 1669. Her length was 25 m, width — 6.5 m, draft — 1.5 m. She was fully outfitted with armaments in Nizhny Novgorod receiving 22 cannons that shot cast-iron 37–57 mm balls. A Dutch David Butler was appointed the vessel’s captain. Oryol sailed only once; the voyage was interrupted by the Cossack rebellion of Stepan Razin.
The first state dockyard was laid down in the village of Dedinovo at the Oka River. The place for the dockyard was chosen for a good reason. This part of Oka was the widest, and the village vicinity was rich in ship timber. The local people were famous for their boats and barges.
The first Russian double-decked, three-mast Oryol-class warship was floated out on May 19, 1669. Her length was 25 m, width — 6.5 m, draft — 1.5 m. She was fully outfitted with armaments in Nizhny Novgorod receiving 22 cannons that shot cast-iron 37–57 mm balls. A Dutch David Butler was appointed the vessel’s captain. Oryol sailed only once; the voyage was interrupted by the Cossack rebellion of Stepan Razin.
December 12, 2017
Kritika - 2017
2 special covers were released on the occasion of Kritika 2017, District Level Philatelic Exhibition held at New Delhi on 23 and 24th November 2017.
Indian Pangolin (Scaly Anteater) with the WWF Logo
Bosco Public School.
December 11, 2017
St. Anthony's Shrine
A special cover was released on the Ruby Anniversary of Novena of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Chettikkad, Kunjithal, Ernakulam on 28th November 2017.
Republic of Ingushetia
Russia Post released a stamp tp celebrate 25 Years of the Republic of Ingushetia on 4th June 2017 depicting it's flag.
The Republic of Ingushetia was founded on June 4, 1992. Its capital is the town of Magas. Ingushetia is one of the most picturesque North Caucasus Republics.