Maniben Patel

A Special Cover on Maniben Patel, daughter of Sardar Vallababhai Patel was released on 13th October 2021 at Mumbai.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Allahabad Surkha Guava

 A Special cover on the Allahabad Surkha Guava was released on 13th October 2021 at Allahabad.

Nimmalakunta Leather Puppetry

A Special cover on the Nimmalakunta Leather Puppetry was released at Viajayawada on 8th September 2021.

Nimmalakunta leather puppets are made of parchment leather, made out of goat skin with perforation hand painting to depict different characters from epics. These puppets are used in shadow puppetry shows called "Thotu Bommalata", a performing art for the role folk, particularly in the themes like Ramayana & Mahabharatha. The production has been diversified to lampshades, partition screens, wall decorative, Xmas hangings to suit the contemporary trends.

Cover Code: AP/37/2021

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Kovalpatti Kadalai Mittai

 A Special cover on the Kovalpatti Kadalai Mittai was released on 13th October 2021 at Kovilpatti.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Banaganapalli Mango

 A Special cover on Banganapalli Mango was released on 6th September 2021 at Andhra Pradesh.

Banaganapalli (Baneshan) Mango is called" King of Mangoes". It received geographical indication tag in May 2017 for its sweetness. It's characteristics are golden yellow colour, soft, less fibre pulp and very light spots on the skin. The primary centre Is Banaganapalli of Kurnool district. It is grown over 100 years in AP, at present it is grown in 3.78 lakh hectares in 12 districts of Andhra Pradesh, with production of 49.26 lacs MTS per annum and annual turnover of Rs. 461 crores. The prime season for the fruit is mid-February to mid-July.

Cover Code: AP/36/2021

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru

Raipur Special Covers.

A Set of 3 Special covers were released on 5th September 2021 on the Bastar Wooden Crafts, Jeeraphool Rice and Bastar Iron Crafts.

The Great Moscow State Circus

Russia Post released a souvenir sheet on 50 years of the Great Moscow State Circus on Vernadsky Avenueon 28th April 2021 depicting the building of the Great Moscow State Circus, artists performing in various circus acts and animals.

The Bolshoi Moscow State Circus was opened on April 30, 1971. The building, designed by architect Ya. B. Belopolsky, is a tent glazed around the entire circumference with a folded dome with a height of 26 m. The auditorium is designed for 3,300 seats. The circus has five fast — changing arenas-equestrian, ice, water, illusion and light, which allow you to use a variety of numbers in one performance.Over 50 seasons, the Bolshoi Moscow State Circus has hosted more than 20,000 performances, which were attended by over 67 million viewers. Almost all the stars of the world and domestic circus took part in its programs.

Afanasy Nikitin

A Special Cover was released in new Delhi on 11th October 2021 to celebrate the 550th Anniversary of Afanasy Nikitin's visit to India.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Handicrafts of Varanasi

A set of 5 special covers were released at Varanasi on 13th October on various handicarfts like, Varanasi Soft Stone Jali work, Banaras Metal Repousse Craft, Varanasi Wooden Lacquer ware & Toys, Banaras Gulabi Meenakari Craft and Varanasi Glass Beads.

Dhanjay S.Desai

A Special cover on the Renowned Philatelist Dhanjay S.Desai was released at Ahmedabad on 13th October 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

National Nutrition Month - 2021

A Special cover on National Nutrition Month 2021 was released on 24th September 2021 at Bengaluru.

Identification of severely acute malnourished children, providing and strengthening the existing testing. Treatment and follow-up services are the aim of the nutrition mission. The Poshan month is observed to create awareness regarding activities that can prevent anaemia among children, teenagers, pregnant and nursing mothers. The aim of the Poshan Abhiyan is to prioritize the reduction of low birth weight. anemia, stunting, Mal-nourishment and promote proper nutrition among the target population.

Cover Code: KTK/46/2021

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Telineelapuram Bird Sanctuary

A Special Cover was released on the Telineelapuram Bird Sanctuary on 6th September 2021 at Naupada.

Telineelapuram Bird Sanctuary is located in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Telineelapuram has become a seasonal resort for the winged tourists. Every year, over 3000 migratory birds such as painted storks, adjutant storks and spot billed pelicans travel more than 6000 KM to make their way to this sanctuary from Germany, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Siberia in Russia and Hungary. The migration happens mostly in October every year. The birds stay in the sanctuary for seven months during which they lay eggs and hatch them. They leave the sanctuary between March to May along with their new-born babies, As observed by Researchers on Ornithology, the migratory movement of birds was first noticed over 15 years ago when the number of-birds was around 10000, which now reduced to around 3000. Locals call these birds as 'Divine Birds'.

 

Cover Code: AP/35/2021

Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.

Dattopant Thengadi

India Post released a stamp on Dattopant Thengadi on 10th November 2021.

Veerathai Kuyili

 A Special cover on Veerathai Kuyili was released at Shivagangai on 13th October 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, thiruvananthapuram.

Dindigul Special Cover.

Three Special Cover at Dindigul was released on the Virupakshi Hill Banana, Dindugul Lock and Sirumalai Hill Banana on 13th October 2021.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.

Accamma Cherian

A Special cover on Accamma Cherian, Jhansi Rani of Travancore was released on 13th October 2021 at Kanjirapally.

Courtesy: Sreejesh Krishnan, Thiruvananthapuram.