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| 1967, Konark Elephant India 6nP |
Konark Elephant India 6 Np 1967
Text : 6 Np INDIA POSTAGE
Condition : Ø =used/cancelled
| Stamp Issue Date | : | 01/07/1967 |
| Postage Stamp Denomination | : | 0.06 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number | : | 0507 |
| Postal Stamp Name | : | KONARAK ELEPHANT |
| Stamp Currency | : | P |
| Stamp Type | : | DEFINITIVE |
| Stamp Language | : | English |
| Indian Stamp's Color | : | Multicolour |
Perforation:
| K 15 : 14 |
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Watermark:
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Luminescence:
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Printing:
| Photogravure |
Michel number:
| 390 |
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Yvert number:
| 191 |
Konark Sun Temple (Oriya: କୋଣାର୍କ ସୂର୍ଯ୍ୟ ମନ୍ଦିର) is a 13thcentury Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), atKonark, inOrissa. 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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