October 9, 2021

GAYAPEX - 2021

A Special cover was released at GAYAPEX - 2021 on 18th September 2021 depicting various aspects of Pind - Daan.

GAYAPEX - 2021, a two day philatelic exhibition, was held at Bodhgaya on 18th and 19th September 2021. In this event one special cover was issued on 18th September. Cover illustration and cancellation depict various aspects of Pind - Daan,  a rite of paying homage to ancestors.  Gaya, where people offer oblations to their ancestors, is famous for this ritual. Hindus,  from all over the world, come to Gaya for this purpose.

Cover Code: BH/14/2021

Courtesy: Lalit K Mishra, Patna.

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