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2011, 100 years of Airmail India (Miniature Sheet) Rs.20.00

2011, 100 years of Airmail India (Miniature Sheet) Rs.20.00


2011, 100 years of Airmail India (Miniature Sheet) Rs.20.00

                                 Text:   2011, 100 years of Airmail India Postage Rs.5.00
                         Condition:   MN H
Country / PostIndia
Date of Issue12 February 2011
Primary themeAviation (Aviation Pioneers)
Post & Philately (Philatelic Exhibitions) 
SubjectIndipex 2011 - 100 Years of Airmail
Width
Height
Denomination20.00 INR
Number in set
Layout/Formatsheet of 4 of 4 designs
Perforations13 by 13
Stamp issuing authorityMinistry of Communications Department of Posts
PrinterIndia Security Press, Nasik
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INDIA POST HAD BROUGHT SERIES OF POSTAGE STAMPS TO MARK INDIPEX 2011 WORLD PHILATELIC EXHIBITION TO BE HELD FROM 12TH FEBRUARY TO 18TH FEBRUARY 2011 AT NEW DELHI. IN THIS SERIES THE FIRST SET OF SIX STAMPS WAS ON POSTAL HERITAGE BLDG. THE SECOND SET OF FOUR STAMPS WAS ON THE STAMPS ISSUED BY PRINCELY STATES AND THE THIRD AND FINAL SET IS COMMEMORATING COMPLETION OF 100 YEARS OF AIRMAIL SERVICE. HISTORY WAS CREATED ON FEBRUARY 18,1911 WHEN HENRI PIQUET TOOK OFF IN A HUMBER BIPLANE FROM THE RIGHT BANK OF THE YAMUNA AT ALLAHABAD CROSSING OVER TO THE LEFT BANK & DROPPED A MAIL BAG CONTAINING 6500 LETTERS AND POST CARDS AT THE NAINI RAILWAY STATION. INDIA THUS BECAME THE FIRST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD TO FLY AIR MAILS. AFTER THIS PIONEER EFFORTS, INDIA WAS ALSO THE FIRST COUNTRY TO INTRODUCE AIR MAIL POST CARD IN 1931. THE FIRST REGULAR AIRMAIL SERVICE WHICH WAS STARTED IN 1920, OPERATED BETWEEN MUMBAI & KARACHI. INDIA POST CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF AIRMAIL SERVICE BY ISSUING THIS SET OF FOUR COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMPS.


100 Years of Air Mail.


India Post issued as set of 4 stamps and a MS at the Inaugural function of Indipex 2011 - World Philatelic Exhibition at Delhi by the honourable President of India on 12th Feb 2011. 

2011, A commemorative postage (Mini Sheet) on 2ND AFRICA-INDIA FORUM SUMMIT Rs.30.00 MN H

2011, (Mini Sheet) on  2ND AFRICA-INDIA FORUM SUMMIT 


A commemorative postage Mini Sheet on  2ND AFRICA-INDIA FORUM SUMMIT India 2011 MN H

                                         Text           2ND AFRICA-INDIA FORUM SUMMIT India 2011 
                             Condition:             MN H
Country / Post          India
Date of Issue          25 May 2011
Primary theme          Fauna (Elephants) 
Subject          2nd Africa-India Forum Summit 2011
Width          43.0 mm
Height          32.0 mm
Denomination          30.00 INR
Number in set          
Layout/Format          sheet
Perforations          13.5 by 13.5
Stamp issuing authority          Ministry of Communications Department of Posts
Printer          Security Printing Press Hyderabad
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IN APRIL 2008, INDIA HOSTED THE FIRST AFRICA-INDIA FORUM SUMMIT IN DELHI. THE SUMMIT BUILT UPON THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE HISTORICAL RELATIONSHIP THAT EXISTED BETWEEN INDIA AND AFRICA, AND DESIGNED A NEW ARCHITECTURE FOR A STRUCTURED ENGAGEMENT, INTERACTION AND CO-OPERATION BETWEEN INDIA AND OUR AFRICAN PARTNERS, IN THE 21ST CENTURY. THE SUMMIT CELEBRATED OUR FRIENDSHIP AND RENEWED OUR COMMITMENT TO AFRICA. THE HISTORIC DOCUMENTS, THE DELHI DECLARATION AND THE INDIA AFRICA FRAMEWORK FOR CO-OPERATION ADOPTED AT THE END OF THE SUMMIT NOW SERVE AS THE CONTOURS FOR OUR SYSTEMATIC ENGAGEMENT WITH AFRICA IN THE COMING YEARS. ON THE SIDELINES OF THE SUMMIT SEVERAL CONCURRENT EVENTS ARE ALSO ORGANIZED INCLUDING ACADEMIC SYMPOSIA, EDITORS CONFERENCE TRADE FAIR CULTURAL EVENTS SHOWCASING INDIAN AND AFRICAN CULTURE A FILM FESTIVAL AND RELEASE OF SET OF COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS.


The India–Africa Forum Summit is the official platform for the African-Indian relations. It was first held from April 4 to April 8, 2008 in New DelhiIndia. It was the first such meeting between the heads of state and government of India and 14 countries of Africa chosen by the African UnionLibya and Egypt's heads of state did not attend.

2011, A commemorative postage stamp on Archaeological Survey of India Rs.5.00 MNH

2011, Archaeological Survey of India 

A commemorative postage stamp on Archaeological Survey of India 5 Rs 2011 MNH

                                       Text:             Archaeological Survey of India 5 Rs 2011 
                            Condition:             MNH
Country / Post          India
Date of Issue          20 December 2011
Primary theme          History (Archaeology) 
Subject          Archaeological Survey of India
Width          38.5 mm
Height          29.0 mm
Denomination          5.00 INR
Number in set          
Layout/Format          sheet
Perforations          13.5 by 13.5
Stamp issuing authority          Ministry of Communications Department of Posts
Printer          Security Printing Press Hyderabad
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ARCHAEOLOGY EVEN AS IT ENGAGES WITH THE HUMAN PAST, IS A MODERN PURSUIT THAT FOSTERS PRODUCTIVE HARMONY BETWEEN THE SOCIETY AND ITS HERITAGE. LEARNING FROM THE PEOPLES OF THE PAST AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ENVIRONMENT IS NOWHERE MORE RELEVANT THAN IN INDIA, A CONTINENT LIKE COUNTRY WITH ITS BEWILDERING DIVERSITIES AND CONTRADICTION AND WHICH IS OFTEN DESCRIBED AS LIVING SIMULTANEOUSLY IN DIFFERENT CENTURIES. ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN INDIA BEGAN TOWARDS THE END OF EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, THE INITIAL EFFORTS HAVING BEEN INSPIRED BY THE ACCOUNTS OF TRAVELLERS WHO VISITED THIS WONDER LAND, TILL THEN LITTLE KNOWN. LEGENDARY ARCHAEOLOGISTS LIKE ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM, JOHN MARSHALL AND MORTIMER WHEELER CONTRIBUTED TO THE EMERGENCE OF THE SURVEY AS A RESPECTED AND PROFESSIONALLY COMPETENT ORGANIZATION. THE ASI AT TIMES, CALLED UPON TO FACE CHALLENGES OF COMPLEX NATURE REQUIRING SPECIAL EFFORTS WITH REGARD TO THE PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE, WHEN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ARE IN PROGRESS. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES AND LIMITATIONS, THE ASI IS SERVING THE COUNTRY CREDITABLY. ON THE OCCASION OF ITS COMPLETING 150 YEARS OF EXISTENCE, THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS COMMEMORATES THE EVENT WITH THE ISSUE OF A SET OF TWO POSTAGE STAMPS.
                                                                                                                                     
SeSquICentennIal year of ArchaeologIcal Survey of IndIa

In December 2011 Archaeological Survey of India completes 150 years of its existence. To commemorate the Sesquicentennial anniversary of ASI a set of commemorative postage stamps were released on 20th December, 2011 by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. These stamps depict excavated structures and artefacts retrieved at Dholavira, the largest and very significant Harappan site in India.











2011, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA Rs 20.00 MN H

2011, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA Rs 20.00 MN H



                        2011, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA Rs 20.00 MN H

                                         Text: 2011, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA Rs 20.00 
                                 Condition: MN H
Country / PostIndia
Date of Issue20 December 2011
Primary themeHistory (Archeology) 
SubjectArcheological Survey of India
Width38.5 mm
Height29.0 mm
Denomination20.00 INR
Number in set
Layout/Formatsheet
Perforations13.5 by 13.5
Stamp issuing authorityMinistry of Communications Department of Posts
PrinterSecurity Printing Press Hyderabad
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ARCHAEOLOGY EVEN AS IT ENGAGES WITH THE HUMAN PAST, IS A MODERN PURSUIT THAT FOSTERS PRODUCTIVE HARMONY BETWEEN THE SOCIETY AND ITS HERITAGE. LEARNING FROM THE PEOPLES OF THE PAST AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE ENVIRONMENT IS NOWHERE MORE RELEVANT THAN IN INDIA, A CONTINENT LIKE COUNTRY WITH ITS BEWILDERING DIVERSITIES AND CONTRADICTION AND WHICH IS OFTEN DESCRIBED AS LIVING SIMULTANEOUSLY IN DIFFERENT CENTURIES. ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN INDIA BEGAN TOWARDS THE END OF EIGHTEENTH CENTURY, THE INITIAL EFFORTS HAVING BEEN INSPIRED BY THE ACCOUNTS OF TRAVELLERS WHO VISITED THIS WONDER LAND, TILL THEN LITTLE KNOWN. LEGENDARY ARCHAEOLOGISTS LIKE ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM, JOHN MARSHALL AND MORTIMER WHEELER CONTRIBUTED TO THE EMERGENCE OF THE SURVEY AS A RESPECTED AND PROFESSIONALLY COMPETENT ORGANIZATION. THE ASI AT TIMES, CALLED UPON TO FACE CHALLENGES OF COMPLEX NATURE REQUIRING SPECIAL EFFORTS WITH REGARD TO THE PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE, WHEN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ARE IN PROGRESS. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES AND LIMITATIONS, THE ASI IS SERVING THE COUNTRY CREDITABLY. ON THE OCCASION OF ITS COMPLETING 150 YEARS OF EXISTENCE, THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS COMMEMORATES THE EVENT WITH THE ISSUE OF A SET OF TWO POSTAGE STAMPS.


SeSquICentennIal year of arChaeologICal Survey of IndIa

In December 2011 Archaeological Survey of India completes 150 years of its existence. To commemorate the Sesquicentennial anniversary of ASI a set of commemorative postage stamps were released on 20th December, 2011 by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. These stamps depict excavated structures and artefacts retrieved at Dholavira, the largest and very significant Harappan site in India.

2011, CHILDREN'S DAY Rs 20 India MN H

2011, CHILDREN'S DAY Rs 20 India MN H



                         2011, CHILDREN'S DAY Rs 20 India MN H

                                         Text:   2011, CHILDREN'S DAY Rs 20 India 
                                 Condition:  MN H
Country / PostIndia
Date of Issue14 November 2011
Primary themeFauna (Cats) 
SubjectChildren's Day
Width29.0 mm
Height29.0 mm
Denomination20.00 INR
Number in set
Layout/Formatsheet
Perforations13.5 by 13.5
Stamp issuing authorityMinistry of Communications Department of Posts
PrinterIndia Security Press, Nasik
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EACH YEAR THE DEPARTMENT OF POSTS BRINGS OUT SPECIAL POSTAGE STAMP ON CHILDRENS DAY TO MARK THE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIA'S FIRST PRIME MINISTER PANDIT JAWAHARLAL NEHRU ON 14TH NOVEMBER. INDIA POST, TO CREATE AWARENESS ON THE TIGERS WHICH ARE ONE OF THE MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE WORLD AND ALSO ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION, CONDUCTED DESIGN A STAMP CONTEST WITH THE THEME TO SAVE THE TIGER ON 12-12-2010 AS ONE OF THE SPECIAL EVENTS OF INDIPEX 2011  THIS YEAR WE ARE PRESENTING THE COLLECTION OF PRIZE WINNING ENTRIES, AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL ON A SET OF TWO STAMPS, MINISHEET, FIRST DAY COVER. THE PAINTING BY AD SERIATIM ARE BY: 1. SREERAKSHA  V CLASS, KARNATAKA  2. A.PRIYA DARSINI, V CLASS, TAMILNADU, 3. RIYA DUTTA, IV CLASS H.P., 4. ASHIK PURUSHOTTAM, VIII CLASS, KERALA, 5. JAYASHREE SAHU, VIII CLASS, ORISSA, 6. RAGOLI PANDEY, VII VLASS U.P. 7. SHUBHAM SAHU, X CLASS, C.G. 8. NISHI BORDIA, IX CLASS, M.P., 9. JAI SURYA P. IX CLASS, KERALA. EACH PAINTING IS A MESSAGE IN ITSELF WITH THE PLEA TO ALL OF US THAT SAVING THE TIGER WILL SAVE OUR ECO SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION TO COME. DEPARTMENT OF POST IS PROUD TO RELEASE A SET OF POSTAGE STAMPS DESIGNED BY CHILDREN.


Children's Day.


On 14th November 2011 India Post issued a set of two stamp and a Miniature Sheet on Children's Day. The stamps were selected from the winning entries of  Design a Stamp Painting competition on the theme of  "Save the Tigers". This is also said to be the 100th MS of India.

2011, Chitrapur Math India INR 5.00 MNH


2011, Chitrapur Math India INR 5.00 MNH



                       2011,  Chamber of Chitrapur Math India INR 05.00, 

                                        Text:             Chitrapur Math India INR 05.00 2011
                             Condition:             MNH
Country / Post          India
Date of Issue          27 October 2011
Primary theme          Architecture (Classical)
Economy & Industry (Economic Aid)
Education (Schools) 
Subject          Chitrapur Match
Width          29.0 mm
Height          38.5 mm
Denomination          5.00 INR
Number in set          1
Layout/Format          sheet
Perforations          13.5 by 13.5
Stamp issuing authority          Ministry of Communications Department of Posts
Printer          Security Printing Press Hyderabad
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CHITRAPUR MATH ESTABLISHED IN 1757 BY THE FIRST GURU SWAMI PARIJNANASHRAM WHO CAME FROM KASHI WITH AN IDOL OF LORD BHAVANISHANKAR – THE PRESIDING DEITY OF THE MATH, IS LOCATED IN SHIRALI VILLAGE IN NORTH KANARA, KARNATAKA. FOR WELL OVER 300 YEARS, THE CHITRAPUR MATH DEVOTED ITSELF TO REJUVENATE THE COMMUNITY SPIRITUALLY AND GUIDE PEOPLE IN THEIR SADHANA. THE MATH RUNS A VEDIC SCHOOL AND TEACHES SANSKRIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE MAIN FESTIVAL OF MATH IS ‘RATHOTSAVA’-THE CAR FESTIVAL WHICH CELEBRATES ITS 150TH YEAR IN 2011. WATER HARVESTING, VERMICULTURE, BIO-FRIENDLY MANURES, GOBAR GAS HAVE ALL BEEN ADOPTED BY THE MATH. THE HANDMADE PAPER PROJECT USES LEAVES AND GRASS COLLECTED IN SURROUNDING AREAS AS ITS RAW MATERIAL. IT STRIVES TO PRESERVE FLORA AND FAUNA IN A HILL BELONGING TO THE MATH. CHITRAPUR MATH IS NOT ONLY A MATH BUT A HOME. INDIA POST IS HAPPY TO ISSUE A COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP ON CHITRAPUR MATH.


Chitrapur Math


India Post released a stamp of Chitrapur Math on 9th October 2011. It was established in 1757 and located in Shirali village in North Kanara, Karnataka.The Math  reaches out to help through charitable and developmental activities such as distribution of free meals, promoting education, health care etc. It is involved not only in charitable, but other humanitarian, bio and eco friendly activities and promotes green.

2011, GOA LIBERATION - GOLDEN JUBILEE India Rs 5.00 MN H

2011, GOA LIBERATION - GOLDEN JUBILEE India  Rs 5.00

                 2011, GOA LIBERATION - GOLDEN JUBILEE India  Rs 5.00 MNH

                                        Text: 2011, GOA LIBERATION - GOLDEN JUBILEE India  Rs 5.00  
                                 Condition:  MN H
Country / PostIndia
Date of Issue19 December 2011
Primary themeHistory (Geographical history) 
SubjectGoa Liberation - Golden Jubilee
Width29.0 mm
Height28.5 mm
Denomination5.00 INR
Number in set1
Layout/Formatsheet
Perforations13.5 by 13.5
Stamp issuing authorityMinistry of Communications Department of Posts
PrinterIndia Security Press, Nasik
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THE PORTUGUESE ADVENT IN INDIA GAINED MOMENTUM IN 1510, WITH THE INVASION OF THE WESTERN COAST LINE AND ANNEXATION OF A FEW COLONIES INCLUDING GOA. THOUGH THE PEOPLE OF GOA WERE PEACE LOVING THEY RESENTED PORTUGUESE OCCUPATION OF THEIR TERRITORY AND THE ACCOMPANYING REPRISAL MEASURES. THEY SOUGHT LIBERATION. THE FIRST SPARK OF THE FREEDOM MOVEMENT WAS IGNITED BY THE RAINS WHEN DIPAJI RANE SPEARHEADED A REVOLT IN 1852. ANOTHER ONE FOLLOWED IN 1885 LED BY DADA RANE. THE LAST REBELLION TOOK PLACE IN 1912, AND THE LEADERS AT THE FOREFRONT MORYA SAWANT, JIJI SAWANT AND THEIR COMPANION CUSTODIO WERE KILLED DUE TO TREACHERY. IN ALL THERE WERE 14 REBELLIONS BY RANES BUT ALL OF THEM WERE CRUSHED. CONSEQUENTLY,ACTIVITIES OF THE FREEDOM MOVEMENT WERE SHIFTED BEYOND THE BORDERS OF GOA. ON 18TH JUNE 1946 PEOPLE ASSEMBLED UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF DR. RAM MANOHAR LOHIA TO DEFY THE CURBS ON CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CHART OUT OF THE FEATURE COURSE OF ACTION TOWARDS FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY. IN INDIAN ARMY ASSISTED BY AIR FORCE AND NAVY LAUNCHED AN ARMED ACTION CODE NAMED ‘OPERATION VIJAY’ ON 18TH DECEMBER 1961. THE LIBERATION OF GOA FROM PORTUGUESE OCCUPATION WAS COMPLETED ON 19TH DECEMBER 1961. GOA IS SITUATED ALONG THE KONKAN COAST OF INDIA. THE CLIMATE OF GOA IS GENERALLY PLEASANT AND EQUITABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE BEACHES OF GAO ATTRACT TOURISTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. INDIA POST IS HAPPY TO ISSUE A POSTAGE STAMP TO COMMEMORATE THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF GOA LIBERATION.

On19th December 2011, India Post released a stamp to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Goa Liberation. In the background is the Fort Aguada Lighthouse which is a 16th century Portuguese built Lighthouse, about 10 km West of Panaji, the capital of Goa.

2011, GRAND LODGE OF INDIA Rs 5.00 MN H

2011, GRAND LODGE OF INDIA Rs 5.00 

                        2011, GRAND LODGE OF INDIA Rs 5.00 MN H

                                          Text: 2011, GRAND LODGE OF INDIA Rs 5.00 
                                  Condition:  MN H
Country / PostIndia
Date of Issue25 November 2011
Primary themeArchitecture (Classical) 
SubjectGrand Lodge of India
Width28.5 mm
Height39.0 mm
Denomination5.00 INR
Number in set1
Layout/Formatsheet
Perforations13.5 by 13.5
Stamp issuing authorityMinistry of Communications Department of Posts
PrinterIndia Security Press, Nasik
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FREEMASONRY IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST AND OLDEST SECULAR FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTING THE PRINCIPLE OF THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD AND THE BROTHERHOOD OF MAN. ITS UNIVERSAL MOTTO IS SPREADING “BROTHERLY LOVE, RELIEF AND TRUTH” WHICH TEACHES SECULARISM, RESPECT, AND TOLERANCE FOR ALL RELIGIONS AND BELIEF IN A SUPREME BEING WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ANY RELIGION. FREEMASONRY IS AN APOLITICAL SOCIETY ENCOURAGING CHARITY AND THE PRACTICE OF THE MORAL VIRTUES OF TEMPERANCE, FORTITUDE, PRUDENCE, JUSTICE AND EXTENDING THE HAND OF FELLOWSHIP AND PROVIDING RELIEF TO THOSE IN DISTRESS. THE EXACT DATE OF ORIGINATION OF FREEMASONRY THROUGH NOT AVAILABLE BUT ITS PRESENT FORM ORIGINATED IN ENGLAND IN 1717. ON ITS ORIGINATION, THE LODGES IN INDIA FUNCTIONED UNDER THE AEGIS OF GRAND LODGES OF ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND IRELAND. AFTER THE INDEPENDENCE LODGES IN INDIA DECIDED TO CONSTITUTE A SOVEREIGN BODY OF FREEMASONRY AND ACCORDINGLY THE GRAND LODGE OF INDIA WAS CONSECRATED ON 24TH NOVEMBER, 1961 AT NEW DELHI. THE GRAND LODGE IN INDIA IS CELEBRATING ITS GOLDEN JUBILEE IN NOVEMBER. INDIA POST IS HAPPY TO ISSUE A COMMEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP ON ‘GRAND LODGE OF INDIA’ ON THE OCCASION OF ITS GOLDEN JUBILEE.


Grand Lodge of India


India Post released a stamp of the grand Lodge of India on 25th November 2011 on the occasion of  its Golden Jubilee Celebrations.

Freemasonry is one of the world's largest and oldest secular fraternal organisation promoting the principle of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. Its iniversal motto is spreading "Brotherly Love, Releif and Truth.

Freemasonry society in India was established in 1729 at Kolkota. The apex body of Freemasonry is called "the Grand Lodge".After the independence of India Lodges in India decided to constitute a sovereign body of Freemasonry and accfordingly the Grand Lodge of India was consecrated on 24th Nivember, 1961 at New Delhi. Some of the Prominent Freemasons of india Include Swami Vevekananda, C. Rajagopalachari and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed.