Eight Special covers were released at the Venue of the Karnapex 2024, State Level Philatelic Exhibition held at Bengaluru on 5th January 2024.
Mascot Carried Special Cover: The Mascot carried Special cover is released during the 13th State Level Philatelic Exhibition " KARNAPEX-2024 - A Festival of Stamps" held from 5th to 8th January 2024 at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru. The adorable Mascot named "Chittie" has won the hearts of the young and the old.
Cover Code: KTK/01/2024
Kavi Kale: Kaavi Kale is a unique mural art found in the konkan coastal landscape. Kaavi or kave means" red oxide" while kale means " art form". These murals can be seen on the walls of shrines.
Cover Code:KTK/02/2024
Sir. M.Visvesvaraya's Contribution : Bharat Ratna Sir. M Vishvesvaraya was an engineering genius, a statesman and most importantly a great institution builder. The erstwhile Mysore Chamber of Commerce founded by him on May 8th 1916 which later became the Federation of Karnataka chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) an apex body for trade and industry has been serving the interests of the business community since its inception.
Cover Code:KTK/03/2024
Golden Jubilee of Naming the state of Karnataka: The Kannada Sahitya Parishad had played an important role in the unification and later naming the state as Karnataka.
Cover Code:KTK/04/2024
Dr.Puneeth Rajkumar: Karnataka Ratna Shri Puneeth Rajkumar who mesmerised audiences through his performances in kannada cinema was born to legendary thespian Dr. Rajkumar and Smt. Parvathamma Rajkumar. his award winning performance in " Bettada Hoovu" and best child artist award in " Chalisuva Modagalu" and " Eradu Nakshthragalu" made him a household name. He earned the moniker" Appu" which lives eternally on the hearts of the kannadiga fans even though the kannada cine Industry had to bid him a tearful adieu on 29th October 2021.
Cover Code:KTK/05/2024
Carlton House: Carlton House is an important colonial European style stone building that connects us with the British era. It was constructed by the famous British Auctioneer Mr.Carlton in 1880 and resided here for a few years and later the Diwan of Mysore State Sir Mirza Ismail also resided in this building. Later Carlton sold the property to the Mysore State Government. Bangalore University Office was housed here by the Government and later it was occupied by CID, Karnataka as its headquarters.
Cover Code:KTK/06/2024
Lalitha Mahal Palace: Architecturally inspired by the St.Paul's cathedral, London and built during the reign of his highness Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Lalitha Mahal palace, the second largest palace in Mysuru is one of the iconic structures of the city. This Palace which was meant to host the Viceroy of India was converted to a heritage hotel in 1974.
Cover Code:KTK/07/2024
Mysore Sandal: Government Sandalwood Oil factory was established by the Maharaja of Mysuru. Hus highness Nalwadi krishna Raja Wodeyar and Dewan Sir. M.Visveswaraya, during the year 1916 at Mysuru, to extract sandal wood oil from sandalwood. the foresight and enthusiasm of the Maharaja enabled Mysuru to be the fragrance ambassador of India. The relentless effort of Sir.S.G.Shastry, a noted chemist for manufacture of soap resulted in the introduction of Mysore sandalwood soap to the world in the year 1918. Mysore Sandalwood soap is the only soap in the world made from pure vegetable oils base with 100% pure natural sandalwood oil.
Cover Code:KTK/08/2024
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