Shimopex 2018 (2)

A district level Philatelic Exhibition "Shimopex 2018" was held at Shivamogga from 7th to 9th December 2018.

Special covers released on 8th December 2018.

According to local legend, "Sihi Mogge" or pot containing sweet water used by Sage Durvasa, who performed denancehere is the source of the name of the city that developed around this temeple. After King Shivappa Nayaka built the gopura or tower in front of this temple it was called 'Shiva Mukha' or the main entrance used by the King. The name got progressuveky transformed into Shimog and now Shivamogga.

Cover Code: KTK/116/2018
 

Sri Raghavendra Krupa Ashrama Punyasthala: Punyasthala is a village in Channagiri Taluk in Davanagere district. It was the abode of Raghavendra Guruji, who set up ashram in 1969. He believed in treating all religions with equal dignity and respect, promotion of world peace through service to mankind.

Cover Code: KTK/117/2018.

PACE UM PU College: This special cover has been released to celebrate the Decennial year of PACE UMPU College, Shivamogga.

Cover Code: KTK/119/2018.

MAMCOS: The Malnad Areca Marketing Co-Operative Society Ltd. (MAMCOS) was established in 1939. Presently MAMCOS is the ray of hope for more than 25,000 Areca growers.

Cover Code: KTK/120/2018.

Govt.English Medium Higher Primary School, Durgigudi : Established in 1922 as a Kannada medium Girls' school with the aim of education of girls, it provided educational pportunity to boys also in 1923. In 1979, English Medium section has been included and the school is well known as Government English Medium Higher Primary School, Durgigudi.

Cover Code: KTK/121/2018.

Coourtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.