Alupotsava - 2019

A special cover was released on 25th January 2019 on the occasion of Alupotsava - 2019 held at Barkur.

Alupotsava A unique event organised at Barkur from 25th to 27th January 2019 jointly by District administration and Department of Tourism Udupi with the aim to promote Barkur. This ancient city was Alupa's capital erlier known as "Baraha Kanyapura" which was later provincial capital under Vijjayanagara rulers. This tiny beautiful and historical town helps us to understand history and ancestry of Tulunadu culture, which has mysticism embodied in it. Barkur Heritage walk is created to recognise culture, tradtion, philosophy and myths.

Cover Code: KTK/38/2019