Madikeri Dasara Committee - Golden Jubilee Celebration.

A special cover was released to celebrate the golden jubilee of Madikeri Dasara Committee on 29th September 2014.

Madikeri Dasara has the history of 150 years. Kodagu rulers started karaga Yaatra during Navarathri around the town wishing the well being of the people which was followed by Dasara. Official committee of Dasara was formed 50 years ago followed by Navarathri Utsav and Shobha yatra of 10 mantaps on Vijayadashami day.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Trivanduram.

Philately Day Celebrations, Bangalore. - Special Cover

Philately Day was celebrated in Bangalore on 13th October 2014. There was a philatelic exhibition and a release of Special cover at the venue.

The first stamps valid for postage throughout India were placed on sale in October 1854 featuring a youthful profile of Queen Victoria. These were designed and printed in Calcutta and was issued without perforations or gum. The 4 Anna variety stamp is one of the World's first bicoloured stamps.

Cover code: KTK/28/2014

 

Dr.Sita Bateja exhibited her famous British India Collection which also includes the four annas inverted head stamp. Seen below is Dr.Sita Bateja signing her autograph on the special cover released on the occasion.

 Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bangalore.

 

Khajuraho Meet Of Jainism Philately Group

Jainism Philately Group (JPG), an organization of Philatelists collecting Jainism and allied themes, had organized a Members  Meet & Get-to-gather at world famous temple city Khajuraho (M.P.) on 5th Oct. 2014. Total 91 parsons attended this meet from various States of India.JPG had organized free lodging, boarding, Satna - Khajuraho and local transportation for all the participants.

In the morning, participants visited all the important temples in three groups along with the expert guides. After lunch, meeting was started at 3 PM in the Jain temples complex presided by the National Chairman Mr. Sudhir Jain (Satna, M.P.). Meeting was conducted by Vice Chairman Dr. Pradip Jin (Balod, Chattisgarh). And Mr. Pramod Kumar Jain (Pondicherry).given welcome speech.

Mr. Mithalal Jain (Pune), Mr. Lalit Kumar Nahata (Delhi), Mr. Devendra KumarJain (Secundrabad), Mr. J. M. Dhor (Jaipur), Mr. Hemant Bafna (Pune), Mrs. Meena Mutha (Mumbai), Mr. Arvind Jain (Ajmer), Mr. Shantilal Hiran (Nasik), Mr. Hemant Jain (Mandla), Mr. Tej Singh Chaudhry (Jodhpur), Mr. Prakash Chasuksi (Udaipur), Mr. Vijay Singh Jamed (Kishangarh), Mr. Tejkaran Jain (Rajnandgaon),, Mr. Anil Jain (Ajmer), Mr. Ganesh Oswal (Pune), Mr. Nirmal Jain (Satna), Mr. Vijay Modi (Himmatnagar), Mr. Pragya Kothari (Patna) etc. given valuable suggestions which includes -

1. Pictorial cancellation seals used at various important places are in very bad condition. Related PMGs should be persuaded for new one.
2. Special cancellations should be affixed on all the outgoing mails on that particular date.
3. Director Philately should be requested not to issue many higher denomination stamps.
4. A multicolour book should be published bearing images of all the philatelic material related to Jainism
5. Philatelic Workshops should be organized in the schools of various cities
6. Try to add one liner slogens in the Postal Receipts of different Post Offices
7. To peruse for release of some stamps on Jain architecture, principles and personalities.

Members celebrated 60th anniversary of Mr. Sudhir Jain, Chairman JPG. Mr. Sudhir Jain announced that he will financial help to 60 poor students every year. Mrs. Meera Jain wife of Late Philatelist Naresh Kumar Jain of Patna, who had prepared first collection on Jainism 30 years ago, was also honoured by JPG.

A beautiful kit, bearing many special covers, pictorial cancellations, pre independence postal stationary, packed coins, set of Khajuraho idols, book and picture post cards, philatelic calendar and literature etc. was distributed to all the participants.It was a memorable event enjoyed by all. Next meet has been finalized at Udaipur after one year.

Courtesy: Sudhir Jain.

Philately Day - Bangalore.

Philately Day is being observed on 13.10.2014 during National Postal Week. The Philately Day celebrations have been organized at Meghdoot Auditorium, Bangalore GPO at 4.00 PM on 13.10.2014. A special cover on "160 years of Postal Stamps in India " is being released on this occasion.

The Second level of talks on zonal level philately exhibition has also been organized.

Hence, it is requested to all philatelists on behalf of India Post and KPS to attend the PHILATELY DAY CELEBRATIONS and make it a grand success.

Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bangalore.

300 years of the victory of the Russian fleet in the naval battle of Gangutski

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet on 1st august 2014 to commemorate 300 years of the victory of the Russian fleet in the naval battle of Gangutski.

Gangut battle - the naval battle of the Great Northern War of 1700-1721., Which took place on July 27, 1714 at Cape Hango (Hanko peninsula, Finland) in the Baltic Sea between the Russian and Swedish fleets.The Souvenir sheet depicts the battle scene which is from the collection of the State Hermitage.

World Post Day.

World Post Day is celebrated on 9 October and marks the founding of the Universal Postal Union in 1874.It was declared World Post Day by UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969.

(Official Poster - 2013-2015: Featuring two well-known symbols of the Post and communication, the new poster shows the traditional letter transforming itself into a carrier pigeon taking flight. The bird's digitized lines and shape convey the message that the Post and postal communication are evolving and modernizing, increasingly using electronic features. Through this combination of traditional symbols and modern lines, the poster evokes the fundamental values of the postal service.)

Many Posts use the event to introduce or promote new postal products and services. Open days are held as are flag-raising ceremonies. Some Posts also use World Post Day to reward their employees for good service.This year the Universal Postal Union celebrates its 140th anniversary on 9 October.For countries participating in the UPU International Letter-writing Competition for children, national winners are often honoured on 9 October.

India Post celebrates Postal Week following World Post Day from 9th of October.Many activities are taken up and Philatelic exhibitions are held to educate the children and the Public.New scheme and products are introduced, Seminars and Workshops are held, souvenirs are issued and special cancellations and covers will be released.

Stamp Exhibition - "Art and Culture" at Bangalore.

A 10 frames philatelic exhibition on the theme "Ärt and Culture". will be held from 09.10.2014 at National Gallery of Modern Art, Bangalore.  Mr Vernon Paul and Mr MR Prabakar along with other members of Karnataka Philatelic Society will exhibit their collection. All are Welcome.

Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bangalore.

History of First World War.

Russia Post released a set of four stamp on the series "History of First World War" on 31st July 2014.

The stamps has images of events such as Brusilovsky breakthrough, Osovets, Russian Expeditionary Force and Erzurum operation.

Hudson Memorial Church.

A Special Cover was released on 28th September 2014 by Karnataka Postal Circle, Bangalore to commemorates the 110 Years Celebration of the Hudson Memorial Church at Hudson circle , Bangalore. The Hudson Memorial Church was built in 1904 in memory of Rev.Josaih Hudson. 

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Trivanduram.

Swami Chidananda.

A special cover was released in Bangalore on 24th September 2014 to celebrate the birth centenary of Swami Chidananda. The Pictorial Cancellation depicts the insignia of the Divine Life Society, which is a spiritual organization and an ashram, founded by Swami Sivananda Saraswati in 1936, at Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh, India. It has branches all over India including Bangalore.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Trivanduram.

Chamundipex - 2014 (Special Covers - 3)

A Special Cover on Bombe Mane, ( Doll House ) Mysore was released by Ms.Aindri Anurag, Postmaster General, South Karnataka Region, Bangalore on 26th September 2014. The cover depicts premium dolls of Mysore Dasara Vijayadashami procession and miniature models of Chamarajendra Circle created by Ramsons Kala Pratishtana for Bombe Mane.

A Special Cover on AIMIT, Mysore, on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee was released by Dr.M.A. Saleem, Commissioner of Police, Mysore, on  26th September 2014.

Adithya Institute of Management & Information Technology has established itself as the most preferred organization in the field of IT education & Training since its inception in the year 1989 at Somwarapet, Kodagu, Karnataka. 

Courtesy: Jagannath Mani / Viswas Menon, Bangalore.

Chamundipex - 2014 (Special Covers - 2)

Dr.Sarvamangala Shakar, Vice Chancellor, Karnataka State Dr.Gangubhai Hangal Music & Performing Arts University, Mysore released a Special Cover on Karanji Mansion (Postal Training Centre Building) to celebrate its 100 years on 25th September 2014. 

The special cover depicts the Karanji Mansion which houses the Postal Training Center. The Postal Training center (PTC) is functioning in this building since 20th April 1965It is located on a small hillock at the center of 38 acres of landscaped gardens.  

 Ms.Veena R Srinivas, Postmaster General (BD), Karnataka Circle, Bangalore in presence of Dr.Sarvamangala Shankar, VC, Gangubhai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysore and Ms.Anindri Anurag, Post Master General South Karnataka Region, Bangalore released the special cover of  Vajra-musti.

Vajra-musti ("thunder fist" or "diamond fist") refers to a knuckleduster-like weapon and also a form of Indian wrestling in which the weapon is employed. The weapon is sometimes called Indra-mukti which means Indra's fist.

Courtesy: Jagannath Mani / Viswas Menon, Bangalore.

Chamundipex - 2014 (Special Covers - 1)

South Karnataka Regional Level Philatelic Exhibition is held from 24th to 26th September 2014 at Postal training Centre, Nazarabad, Mysore. 6 special covers are scheduled to be released during 3 days of this Exhibition.

Her Highness Srimathi Promoda Devi Wadiyar released a special cover of Royal Durbar of Sri. Srikantadatta Narasimhadatta Wadiyar on 24th September 2014.

CPMG of Karnataka Sri.M.S.Ramanujan released a special cover on 75 years of Mysore Head Post Office, which is known as Bewoor Building.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Trivanduram.

Suez Canal Stamp by Egyptian Post (2)

Egyptian Post has withdrawn it's earlier controversial stamp of Suez Canal ( refer my earlier post) and has issued a new set of 3 stamp in place of the earlier issue.

National conference on the ‘Role of Women as Reflected in Sanskrit Literature’, - Special Cover.

On the occasion of National conference on the ‘Role of Women as Reflected in Sanskrit Literature’ special cover was released in Bangalore on  15th September 2014.The Cover depicts, a group of women (famous painting of Raja Ravi Verma) with the background of the University (a heritage building of Mysore Maharaja) and the cancellation depicts lady doing namaskara.

 Cover Code: KTK/19/2014.
Courtesy: Jagannath Mani, Bangalore.

CASK Special Cover.

Vice President of India M Hamid Ansari released a special cover of CASK on 21st September 2014 at Milagres hall in Mangalore at the valedictory of the centenary celebrations of Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK).

Cover Code: KTK/18/2014.