February 16, 2021

Belgavi to Nashik - First Flight

A First flight carried special cover was released at Belgavi on 25th January 2021 on the occasion of  the commencement of commercial flight operations between the cities of Belagavi and Nashik by Star Air under the UDAN Scheme of the Government of India.

The connect between Belagavi (Karnataka) and Nashik (Maharashtra) dates back to the period of Lord Rama. Mythology has it the Lord Rama made Nashik his abode during 14 years in exile while his ardent devotee, Shabari, was waiting to host the Lord in Sureban village in Ramdurga Taluk of Belagavi.
 
Cover Code: KTK/10/2021
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

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