Stamp Tourism by Indian Globetrotting

26/01/2024

Republic Day Wishes to all🇮🇳

Republic Day Stamp Released on Jan 26 1950

Stamp 1: A Boy and Girl watching a procession of cavaliers carrying flags and blowing trumpets which herald India's attainment of full nationhood (2 Annas)

Stamp 2: A quill dipped into an inkpot with a number of leaflet in the background inscribed in Hindi with Mahatma Gandhi's favorite hymn Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram and is illustrative of India's nation building programme in the realm of education (3.5 Annas)

Stamp 3: An ear of grain set vertically in the centre with an indigenous ploughshare placed diagonally behind a star-spangled background and is symbolic of India as an essentially agricultural country (4 Annas)

Stamp 4: An indigenous handloom, symbolic of India's cottage industry and of her progressive revolution with each round of the wheel. In the background is a piece of cloth which is hand spun and hand woven and which in its turn symbolizes the importance of charka in India's rural economy (12 Annas)

23/01/2024

A Tribute to the Great Freedom Fighter of India, Subash Chandra Bose on his Birth Anniversary

Many commemorative stamps are published in honour of Subash Chandra Bose by India as well as many foreign countries.

19/01/2024

On the auspicious occasion of consecration of Ayodhya Ram Temple, Prime Minister released a commemorative postage stamp dedicated to the Holy Ayodhya Dham and Lord Shri Ram. He also unveiled a collection of various stamps released in Shri Ram's honour all around the world.

https://www.narendramodi.in/a-tribute-to-prabhu-shri-ram-through-stamps-from-all-over-the-world--578276

18/01/2024

The impact of Prabhu Shri Ram is global! Here is an album which showcases the various stamps in his honour released all around the world.

Link to PDF: https://www.narendramodi.in/a-tribute-to-prabhu-shri-ram-through-stamps-from-all-over-the-world-

14/01/2024

KARNAPEX 2024 - 13th Karnataka Philatelic Exhibition.

The 13th Karnataka Philatelic Exhibition named KARNAPEX 2024 was held from January 5th to 8th at Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium. KARNAPEX is a platform for philatelists to showcase their collection at both state and national level. The philatelic exhibition features 690 frames, including rare and unique stamp collections on diverse subjects such as culture, history, art, heritage, travel, wild life, Science and Technology.

Enjoy the full coverage of Stamps, Postal Covers, Post Card at display at KARNAPEX 2024.

https://youtu.be/SYWhTrFsQSk

00:43 - Stamps on display
01:12 to 01:45 - Army related Special Cover
01:58 to 02:16 - Birds and Animals
02:31 to 02:47 - Monuments
02:47 to 02:59 - Vehicle Stamps
03:43 to 04:10 - YOGA Stamps
04:10 to 04:44 - Ayurveda relates stamps
04:44 to 05:36 - Army related Postal Cancellations
06:26 to 07:04 - Bharat Ratna Stamps
07:06 to 08:07 - Women Empowerment
08:14 to 08:23 - Indian Telegram
09:23 to 09:48 - Sports related Stamps
09:48 to 10:00 - Stamps of Great Indian Leaders
10:23 to 11:14 - Award Winners - Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan
11:40 to 12:09 - Freedom Fighters
12:09 to 12:22 - Elephant Stamps
12:22 to 14:18 - Jainism related Stamps
14:18 to 14:32 - Tiger Stamps
14:32 to 14:49 - Swami Vivekananda Stamps
14:49 to 15:31 - Post Cards
16:02 to 17:17 - Special Cover on GI Tagged Products
17:31 to 19:53 - Old Indian Stamps including Archeological series stamps
19:53 to 20:42 - Special Covers
20:46 to 21:17 - Buddhism Stamps
21:27 to 22:27 - Stamps related to Freedom Struggle
22:27 to 26:05 - Stamps of Tourist Places in India
26:05 to 28:05 - Kochi Anchal and Travancore Stamps
28:05 to 28:20 - Stalls at KARNAPEX 2024
28:20 - Special Cancellation at KARNAPEX 2024

KARNAPEX 2024 - 13th Karnataka Philatelic Exhibition.The 13th Karnataka Philatelic Exhibition named KARNAPEX 2024 was held from January5th to 8th at Sree Kan...

12/01/2024

Homage to Masterda Surya Sen on his Death Anniversary
January 12


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12/01/2024

Remembering Swami Vivekananda on his Birth Anniversary

January 12 - National Youth Day

National Youth Day is celebrated in India every 12th january on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda's birthday. In 1984 the Govt of India declared the day as National Youth Day. It was felt that the philosophy of Swamiji and the ideas for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth

"Arise,awake and do not stop until the goal is reached!" - Swami Vivekananda


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12/11/2023

May the joyous celebration
Of this divine festival
Fill your heart with
Never ending joy and happiness!
Happy Diwali to all

31/10/2023

Remembering the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhai Patel on his Birth Anniversary

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is celebrated on 31st October every year since 2014 to mark the birth anniversary of Iron Man of India--Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year marks the 144th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter and an ace politician. Sardar Patel played a major role in the integration of India (Ek Bharat) from over 560 princely states. To acknowledge his efforts in uniting the nation, India celebrates National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on his birth anniversary.

In countries like India, which are full of diversities- religions, castes, languages, civilizations, and cultures, it is very important to maintain unity. So, to establish the unity of the nation, the Government of India proposed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in 2014. Since, Sardar Patel is known for the integration of India, National Unity Day is set celebrate on his birth anniversary (October 31) every year.

In memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Government of India has constructed a huge statue of the Iron Man of India near the Narmada River in Gujarat. Also, to acknowledge the struggles and sacrifices of the First Deputy Prime Minister of independent India- Sardar Patel, the government of India announced the National Unity Day on his birth anniversary. In the official statement issued by the Home Ministry of India in 2014, it was stated that National Unity Day “will provide an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity and security of our country.”

09/10/2023

Today is World Post Day
The only Floating Post office in the World is located in Srinagar


STAMP TOURISM is an attempt by me to promote and in
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02/10/2023

Tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri and Mahatma Gandhi on their Birth Anniversary

28/08/2023

Ayyankali Jayanthi
A Tribute to Ayyankali, who fought for better living amenities and importance to the Dalits and worked tirelessly to their identity in the civilized society.
Read More: https://indianglobetrotting.blogspot.com/p/mahatma-ayyangali-postage-stamps.html

15/08/2023

Happy Independence Day to All.
Today On August 15th Independence Day, Prime Minister of India will Hoist the Indian National Flag at Red Fort (Lal Kila, "लाल चौक")

Here are some interesting postage stamps released by the Department of Post on Red Fort

#स्वतंत्रता_दिवस

Red Fort - Stamp Tourism by Indian GlobetrottingThe Third Stamp Tourism Video is about Red FortRed Fort History : On August 15th Independence Day, Prime Mini...

07/08/2023

August 7 - National Handloom Day
🎥https://youtu.be/0wLZ48z-5i0

One of the defining movements in our struggle for freedom was Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on 7th August, 1905. The movement encouraged indigenous industries and the spirit of Swadeshi, which included handloom weavers. In 2015, the Government of India decided to designate the 7th August every year, as the National Handloom Day (NHD.)

There are 5 Geographical Indication (GI) Registered Handloom Products in India.

On this National Handloom Day, sharing some interesting Facts about those GI Tagged Handloom Products of India
1. Baluchari Saree, West Bengal
2. Bhagalpur Silk, Bihar
3. Kashmir Pashmina, Kashmir
4. Pochampally Ikat, Telangana
5. Tangaliya Shawl, Gujarat

Video Link: https://youtu.be/0wLZ48z-5i0

29/07/2023

July 29, International Tiger Day,
YouTube: https://youtu.be/z9kEXLa240M

International Tiger Day is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation. It was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit. The goal of the day is to promote a global system for protecting the natural habitats of tigers and to raise public awareness and support for tiger conservation issues

🎥A Video of Tiger🐅 Spotted during Safari at Nagerhole National Park
YouTube: https://youtu.be/z9kEXLa240M

17/07/2023

Wishing all Keralites a Happy Ramayana Month

According to the Hindu calendar the month of Karkitakam starts by mid of July. This is the first month of Dakshinayanam which lasts for six months. In Kerala, this is the time of heavy monsoon showers. People are more confined to their houses during this rainy season.

In Ramayana month, people read the Ramayanam with utmost devotion in the evenings in-front of oil lamp (Nilavilakku) which represents guru or god. The parayanam will be audible enough so that the other family members can also listen the story. The whole story is read taking one month time every day covering few pages

Though the practice of reciting Ramayanam on special religious occasions has been prevalent for nearly 500 years, households observing Karkidakam as a holy month (‘Ramayana maasom’ or Ramayana month) has a history of hardly 37 years.The decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of Swami Chinmayananda, Swami Visweswara Theertha, seers; Karan Singh, regarded as a cultural ambassador; and Rajendra Singh, former RSS chief, in Ernakulam in 1982

India Post issued a set of 11 commemorative postage stamps on "RAMAYANA" on 22.09.2017- 10 stamps are of denominations Rs5 and 1 stamp is of denomination Rs15



Read More
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Amazon Links
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Or in http://postagestamps.gov.in/
Step 1: Go to Buy Stamps -> ePostOffice
Step 2: Login or Login as guest
Step 3: Search Ramayana in the search box
Step 4: Add to Cart and buy

04/07/2023

Alluri Sitarama Raju(4th July 1897 or 1898 – 7 May 1924) was an Indian revolutionary involved in the Indian independence movement.

Alluri Sitarama Raju was one of the tribal revolutionaries of India who rose up in arms against the British Raj. Raju's primary cause of revolt was the 1882 Madras Forest Act that placed restrictions on forest dwellers from accessing the resources and free movement of tribal people in the forest. The revolt later turned into a complete armed struggle against the colonial rule in the region
Raju led the Rampa Rebellion of 1922, during which a band of tribal people and other sympathisers fought in the border areas of the East Godavari and Visakhapatnam regions of Madras Presidency, in present-day Andhra Pradesh, against the British Raj, which had passed the law.

He was referred to as "Manyam Veerudu" ("Hero of the Jungle") by the local people.

Film: Alluri Seetarama Raju is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language biographical action film based on the life of Alluri Sitarama Raju

Postage Stamp was released by the Govt of India on 26th December 1986 to commemorate Alluri Seeta Rama Raju. The value of the stamp was 50np

04/07/2023

Remembering Swami Vivekananda on his Death Anniversary

21/06/2023

June 21 International Yoga Day

Yoga - India's Gift to the World
Stamps Released by Govt of India

19/06/2023

Sri. P. N. Panicker was a great soul, a driving force behind mass library movement in Kerala.

His birthday, March 1st is being celebrated as Social Activity Day.

June 19th, the day he left us is observed as Reading Day in Kerala with a week-long series of activities at schools and public institutions to honour the contributions of P.N. Panicker to the cause of literacy, education and library movement.

Link to Some Travel Books in Malayalam(Amazon Link)
1. LONDONILEKKU ORU ROAD YATHRA [ ലണ്ടനിലേക്ക് ഒരു റോഡ് യാത്ര ] by Byju N Nair https://amzn.to/3dcJiXW
2. Pathirasooryante Nattil പാതിരാ സൂര്യന്റെ നാട്ടിൽ - S K Pottakad https://amzn.to/3fEmRfL
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6. EUOROPPILUDE ORU ATHMEEYA YATHRA [യൂറോപ്പിലൂടെ ഒരു അത്മീയ യാത്ര ] https://amzn.to/3fAvqbq

05/06/2023

The Environment Gives and Gives and Gives...
It's Time We Give Back

28/05/2023

Tributes to the great son of Mother India Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary today.

Veer Savarkar was a multidimensional personality - a freedom fighter, social reformer, writer & political thinker.

https://youtu.be/KJDgQL1JHFY

24/04/2023

24th April, National Panchayati Raj Day.

The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 that came into force with effect from 24th April, 1993 has vested constitutional status on Panchayati Raj institutions. This date thus marks a defining moment in the history of decentralization of political power to the grassroots level. The impact of the 73rd Amendment in rural India is very visible as it has changed power equations irreversibly. Accordingly, the Government of India decided in consultation with the States to celebrate 24th April as National Panchayati Raj Day. The commemoration is being anchored by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) is being celebrated on 24 April since 2010

National Panchayati Raj Day 2022
Ministry of Panchayati Raj commemorates the National Panchayati Raj Day on 24th April 2022. During the National Panchayat Raj Day event, the following awards were given to the best performing Panchayats.

1. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar (DDUPSP) in General and Thematic categories for all three levels of Panchayats.

2. Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Puraskar (NDRGGSP) to Gram Panchayats for outstanding performance of Gram Sabha.

3. Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) Award: To be conferred upon three best performing Gram Panchayats across the country.

4. e-Panchayat Puraskar

5. Child-friendly Gram Panchayat Award


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18/04/2023

April 18
World Heritage Day

The International Day for Monuments and Sites was proposed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) on 18 April 1982 and approved by the General Assembly of UNESCO in 1983. The aim is to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation



A video about the World Heritage Sites of South India
https://youtu.be/0VjsZt5MdQw

15/04/2023

Happy Vishu to all

03/04/2023

Remembering Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw also known as Sam Manekshaw: India's Greatest Soldier on his Birth Anniversary

Born 3rd April 1914
Sam Manekshaw was India's First Field Marshal and also the Cheif of the Army Staff during the Indo-Pak war of 1971

He was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.

Padma Vibhushan
Padma Bhushan
Military Cross (MC)

23/03/2023

March 23 - Shaheed Diwas
Remembering the Legends Bhagath Singh, Shiv Ram Hari Raj guru and Sukhdev Thapar

🇮🇳🇮🇳🙏
Bharat Mata Ki Jai

19/03/2023

Commemorative postage stamp released by PM Narendra Modi on International Year of Millets.

28/02/2023

National Science Day
Salute to all Scientists 🇮🇳

National Science day is commemorated in the honour of Sir C V Raman for his legacy who discovered Raman Effect on 28th Feb 1928