Konark Horse Brown INDIA 6Pies 1949 Watermark.
Text: 1949, Konark Horse Brown INDIA 6 Pies Watermark
Condition : Ø =used/cancelled
Condition : Ø =used/cancelled
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 15/08/1949 |
| Postage Stamp Denomination | : | 0.06 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0310 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | KONARAK HORSE |
| Stamp Currency | : | A |
| Stamp Type | : | COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Multicolour |
Basic colour:
| Brown |
|---|---|
Exact colour:
| Red brown |
Usage:
| Franking |
Type:
| Stamp |
Theme:
| Nature, Horses |
Perforation:
| 14 : 13½ |
|---|---|
Watermark:
| Stars |
Luminescence:
| None |
Printing:
| Letter-press printing |
ON THE OCCASION OF THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE THE FIRST DEFINITIVE ISSUE OF INDEPENDENT INDIA WAS RELEASED ON 15TH AUGUST 1949 AND FEATURES THE GREAT INDIAN ARCHITECTURE AND SCULPTURE.
The currency used on stamps was Rupia, Anna Paisa & Pies
This represented the currency arrangements during the transition period upto the establishment of the Indian Republic. The Monetary System remained unchanged at One Rupee consisting of 192 pies.
1 Rupee = 16 Annas
1 Anna = 4 Pice
1 Pice = 3 Pies
Konark Sun Temple (Oriya: କୋଣାର୍କ ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟ ମନ୍ଦିର) is a 13th century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), at Konark, in Orissa. It was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1250 CE) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is an example of Orissan architecture of Ganga dynasty . The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site. It is one of the Seven Wonders of India (as per the poll collected by NDTV). Legend has it that the temple was constructed by Samba, the son of Lord Krishna. It is said that Samba was afflicted by leprosy, brought about by his father’s curse on him. After 12 years of penance, he was cured by Surya, the Sun God, in whose honour he built the magnificent Konark Sun temple.
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