Assumption Cathedral

Russia Post released a stamp on 25th July 2018 depicting The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the main temple of the Omsk diocese which is located in the city center on Cathedral Square and is a landmark of Omsk.

Dr.Siddayya Puranik

A special cover on Dr.Siddayya Puranik was released at Bangalore on 24th November 2018 to mark his birth centenary.

Dr. Siddayya Puranik (Pen Name - Kavyananda) was born on 18th June 1918 in Karnataka. He was an eminent Kannada writer who has contributed immensely to Kannada literature besides being an outstanding lAS Officer with human touch. He was a scholar in Kannada, English, Hindi, Sanskrit and Urdu. He has won many prestigious awards.

Cover Code: KTK/105/2018

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

POSTPEX 2018 (2)

Two special covers were released on the 2nd and 3rd day of Postpex 2018 held in Bangalore from 14th to 16th December 2018.

Postcrossing:

The hobby of Postcrossing encourages letter writing and exchange of stamps between countries.

Cover Code: KTK/133/2018

MERA DOST INDIA POST:

Letters are forever. Write Letters and be happy.

Cover Code: KTK/133/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Navaratri Brahmotsavams - 4

A set of 2 special cover was released on Kalpa Vriksha Vahanam and Sarvabhoopala Vahanam on the ocassion of Sri Venkateswara Swamy Vari Navaratri Brahmotsavams 2018 at Thirumala on 13th October 2018.

On Sarvaboopahala vahana Sri Venkateshwara goes to procession, along with Sridevi and Bhudevi. Swamy is the king of all the kings. The kings are the saviors of people and the rulers as well. he is the Lord of all the rulers, which includes Dikpalas like ndra, Vayu, Agni etc. also hence all the rulers serve the Lord in the form of Vahana.

Cover Code: AP/23/2018

Kalpa Vriksha fulfills all the interests, wished desires and goals of mankind. Sri. Malayappa Swamy makes Kalpavriksha as his vahana and delights the devotees. It showers only worldy blesses, Sri Venkateshwara who has Kalpavriksha as vahana confers both worldly and spiritual bliss. The Lord is a Kalpavriksha 9wish bearing tree) for all those who seek his shelter, Sharanagati. 

Cover Code: AP/22/2018

POSTPEX 2018

POSTPEX 2018, a unique and first of it's kind of exhibition was conducted in Bangalore from 14th to 16th December 2018. It was only for the serving & retired Departmental Officials and their children. Their collection were exhibited. It will be an exhibition to promote Philately not only among the public but also among the Postal staff and their children. 

 2 special covers were released on 14th December 2018 at the venue of Postpex 2018.

POSTPEX 2018

National Level Philatelic Exhibition organized at Bengaluru from 14th to 16th December 2018, by Karnataka Postal Circle exclusively for serving & retired Departmental Officials and their children. This exhibition marks an important stage in the historical progression of philatelic exhibitions. This special cover is released to commemorate "POSTPEX 2018"

 Cover Code: KTK/132/2018

K.R.Murthy - Builder of Bengaluru GPO

Shri K.R.Murthy, then Postmaster General (1977 to 1982) of Karnataka Postal Circle and later Secretary, Department of Posts, was the Builder of Bengaluru GPO which is the pride of India Post. The new building was inaugurated by Shri Rajiv Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India on 14-11-1985. This special cover is released during "POSTPEX 2018" in memory of Shri K.R. Murthy for his great contribution to India Post.

Cover Code: KTK/131/2018

Courtsey: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru and others.

 

BAGAPEX 2018

2 Special cover were released on the occasion of district level Philatelic Exhibition BAGAPEX held at Bagalkot on 24th and 25th November 2018.

Ilkal Saree:

Ilkal Saree (Ilakal Seere) is a traditional form of saree, takes its name from Ilkal town of Bagalkot district in Karnataka State. These sarees have a distinctive pattern and are usually made with variable cotton and pure silk ratios. They are best suited for weather conditions prevailing in the region. Nowadays, Ilkal sarees worn as a fashion statement are getting exported throughout the world.

Cover Code:KTK/106/2018

150 years of celebrating the Mahatma:

In 1921 Mahatma Gandhiji while travelling from Bagalkot to Bijapur saw that, in the scorching Sun also women were breaking the stone and crushing into small pieces. Seeing, this Gandhiji felt deeply hurt. Such a bad state should not be there for women. Gandhiji said that popularising the Khadi is the only remedy to stop this

Cover Code:KTK/107/2018

Church on Blood

Russia Post released a stamp on 17th July 2018 depicting the Memorial Church on the Blood of Yekaterinburg.

Alpex 2018

Alpex 2018, a district level Philatelic Exhibition was held at Alapuzha and a special cover was released on 26th November 2018.

Cover Code: KL/30/2018

India's Clean City - Mysuru

A special cover was released on 2nd October 2018 at Mysuru to celebrate Mysuru as a Clean City of India.

Cover Code: KTK/67/2018
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

National Ayurveda Day - 2018

A special cover was released to celebrate National Ayurveda Day - 2018 on 5th November 2018 at Bengaluru.

Ayurveda is one of the most ancient systems of medicine equally relevant in modern times. AYUSH Department s the nodal state agency for Ayurveda in Karnataka and regulated Ayurveda related Education. Health Services and Drug Enforcement. This special cover is released to commemorate National Ayurveda Day - 2018 which is celebrated on the occasion of Lord Dhanvanthri's Jayanthi. 

Cover Code: KTK/85/2018

Grigory Kisunko

Russia post released a stamp to celebrate 100th Birth Anniversary of Grigory Kisunko (1918–1998), Scientist, Missile Defence on 10th July 2018.

Salwan Education Trust

A special cover was released to celebrate the Platinum jubilee of Salwan Education Trust on 1st November 2018 at New Delhi.

Providence Girl's Higher Secondary School.

A special cover was released on the occasion of the centenary cerebration of Providence Girl's Higher Secondary School, Calicut on 15th November 2018. The cover was released at CALPEX 2018, District level Philatelic exhibition  held at Calicut.

Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj

A special cover was released on 26th September 2018 as tribute to Muni Tarun Sagar Ji Maharaj at Varanasi.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

KOLLAMPEX 2018

Two days district level Philatelic Exhibition Kollampex 2018 was held at  C S I Convention Centre, Kollam on 30th & 31st October 2018. 2 special covers were released on the occasion.

Malviya Nagar Puja Samiti

A special cover was released to celebrate the golden jubilee of Malviya Nagar Puja Samiti at New Delhi on 16th October 2018.