1971, Hands and Lamp (Emblem) Centenary of Indian Life Insurance (with cancellation 12.1.71 ) 20 NP

1971, Hands & Lamp (Emblem)  

Hands & Lamp (Emblem)Centenary of Indian Life Insurance 20 NP 1971  

           Text                             : Indian Life Insurance 12.1.71 20 NP 1870-1970 -INDIA
           Condition                  : Ø = used/cancelled

Stamp Issue Date	:	11/01/1971
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.20
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0631
Postal Stamp Name	:	HANDS AND LAMP

Philatelic Stamp Description	:	The design of the stamp is vertical and depicts two hands protecting the flame of life.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 x 2.9
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.56 x 2.5 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	35
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Diagonal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photoengrave
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Sepia and Crimson

Michel number:	517

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THE LIFE INSURANCE SCHEME IN INDIA STARTED ON 11-1-1871.THIS STAMP ISSUED TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF INDIAN LIFE INSURANCE,FEATURES A LAMP SYMBOLIZING LIFE PROTECTED BY TWO STRONG HANDS THEREBY CONVEYING THE MESSAGE THAT LIFE CAN BE MADE SECURE BY INSURING.

Stamp Information	:	The story of insurance is probably as old as the story of mankind. However, the concept of the 'life insurance',as now understood, is largely a development of the last 400 years. The institution of joint families in India had for ages afforded complete protection to all its members and under its all pervading shades, its members never suffered from any want. With the gradual breaking up of the joint family system, the modern concept of life insurance has been gaining ground progressively. Life insurance business in India was in vogue prior to 1870. But its benefits were available mainly to European settlers or limited sectarian groups. Life insurance policies were issued mostly by European companies. In several cases the benefit of life insurance was not available to every one due to restrictions of caste and creed. 1870 marked a turning point i the history of Life Insurance in India. It was in that year that the first truly Indian Life Insurance Company was started, which accepted Indian lives freely for the first time without any restriction of distinction. Since then the story of Indian Life Insurance has been one of the steady progress. The development of life insurance in the early stage was fostered by a good measure of competition between foreign insurers and the Indian initiative. This rivalry went a long way in enhancing the popularity of life insurance in our country. There were many benefits which were offered to the policy holders as a result of such healthy competition. In the wake of the political consciousness that swept the entire sub-continent, insurance business received an added impetus that ultimately resulted in diversification of insurance plans, liberal returns and efficient servicing. Immediately preceding the World War II, legislation culminated in the Insurance Act of 1938 helped the Indian insurers in maintaining sound and healthy business growth. The Act aimed to protect the interests of the policyholders. While, initially, the insurance was used simply to provide a sum of money at death or the expiry of a specified term, gradually it was realized that the mobilization of savings for the public good was even more vital a factor. On January 19, 1956, the Government nationalised life insurance business and the Life Insurance Corporation came into being on September 1, 1956, taking over the liabilities of some 245 private insurers and Provident Fund Societies operating in the country. With a monopoly of life insurance business in the country, the LIC stands guard over the hopes and future of millions of families and has been a great source of general economic strength. The Corporation has acquired stature and stability as the largest nationalised life insurance institution in the democratic world. From a business of a little over Rs. 300 crores in 1957, its new business shot up to over Rs 1000 crores this year. The immense magnitude of its operations can be gauged by the fact that the total business in force is now over Rs. 6.425 crores and continues to grow year by year. As a matter of interesting coincides, it may be observed that the actual entry of the State in the sphere of the insurance was contemplated in the year 1870. The death of a Postmaster in harness around that year, leaving his family in indigent circumstances aroused public opinion and prompted a demand for the introduction of Government sponsored scheme of the insurance. The outcome of this demand was the introduction of a scheme of life insurance in 1883 by the Postal Department for its employees which was by stages extended to cover all Government and quasi-Government employees. The Life Insurance Corporation has just celebrated the Centenary of Indian life assurance industry in India and the Posts and Telegraphs Department feels privileged to associate itself with this event by bringing out a commemorative stamp on this occasion.

1971. Ravidas ( 15th Century Sant ) - Commemoration India 20nP

1971. Ravidas ( 15th Century Sant ) - Commemoration India  20nP

Sant Ravidas ( 15th Century Sant ) - Commemoration 20nP 1971.

           Text                       :  Sant Ravidas ( 15th Century Sant ) - Commemoration 20nP 1971.

           Condition              : Ø = used/cancelled   

Stamp Issue Date	:	10/02/1971
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.20
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0633
Postal Stamp      Name	:	SAINT RAVIDAS

Philatelic Stamp Description	:	The design of the stamp is pictorial square (Diamond) size and depicts a portrait of sant Ravidas.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	2.90 x 2.9
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	2.54 X 2.5 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	112
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Diagonal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Max Red Brown

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SANT RAVIDAS WAS A 15TH CENTURY SAINT AND REFORMER.HE BELIEVED IN ONENESS OF GOD AND PREACHED LOVE OF GOD AND COMMUNAL HARMONY.THIS ISSUE HONOURS HIM,FEATURES HIS PORTRAIT.

Stamp Information	:	Sant Ravidas was born of humble parentage at Seer Govardhanpura in Kashi now known as Varanasi, around the 15th century. His parents Shri Santokh Das and Smt. Kalsi Devi were so struck by the divine effulgence of their child when he was born that they named him Ravidas after Sun-Gold. Ravidas did not have any formal education. It is said that when his father tried to admit him in a 'Pathshala', the child Ravidas did not display any interest in his school lessons as even at that early age, he understood that true means of salvation is through love of God and through Bhajan and devotional worship. In his early life, Ravidas was often found in deep meditation for hours together. Ravidas used to collect boys of his age and explained to them the various modes of adoring God. Ravidas inherited the profession of tanning and shoe-making from his father. But, he was content with making only one pair of shoes in a day. He never desired to make more money than was necessary to keep his body and soul together. Often he supplied new shoes free of cost to those who could not afford to pay for them. Ravidas often spent his earnings in helping the poor and for feeding the sadhus whom he respected as men of God. Once, when his father sent Ravidas with some shoes to be sold, Ravidas gave away the whole earnings. Such was his devotion to men of God and his compression for the poor and needy. To divert his attention, his father got him married and settled him separately. Ravidas lived in a humble cottage but carried on his life of faith and devotion and continued his service to the men of God. Ravidas did not believe in idol-worship. He emphasised the search for Truth and Realisation of the oneness of God. "To recognize oneself is to reach the Almighty God", this is what Rvidas preached LL HIS LIFE. His true devotion towards God was the great source of his success. He had to face many ordeals in life. He had to face the challenge of orthodox Hindu society which forbade him to wear a sacred thread. or blow the holy marks on his forehead these being meant for only the high caste Hindus. Ravidas being a 'charmakar' was even denied entry into temples. There are many legends about how Ravidas proved his worthiness and God-possessed disposition. It is said that when he was brought before the court of Raja Naga Mal, he cit his shoulder and showed the four sacred thread that he wore in 'Satyug', 'Dwapara Yuga,' 'Treta Yuga,' and 'Kalyuaga.' This would not satisfy the orthodox Hindus. Ravidas again performed a miracle by making his 'sila' (a stone used by chamars for making shoes) float on the surface of Ganges, while making the idols of the pandits went down. Raja Nagar Mal admitted Ravidas's greatness and become his disciple. He had further trouble when he went to the Ganga at Varanasi at the place called Panch Ganga Ghat to perform the last rites of his parents, who both died the same day. The public is stated to have objected to the waters of the Ganga reaching them after they were polluted by a chamar. It is said that the river changed its flow at the place to accommodate Ravidas. Mira Bai, the famous saint poetess, had great respect for him. It is said that even Sikandar Lodhi, the Sultan of Delhi was impressed by the teachings of Ravidas and honored him with presents. Sant Ravidas composed many shabdas. Out of them about 41 shabdas have been included in the Holy Guru Granth Sahib. His shabdas are packed with divine wisdom and in each of them, he advocates the 'Ram nam jap' and extols the efficacy of this great mantra. In his teachings, he says, "God is everywhere - in you and me," and insists, "it is time to worship God." His philosophy was one of surrender to the Lord. He was fully convinced that in Kaliyuga, God's name was the only remedy for salvation. Sant Ravidas was a great reformer, lover of God and a preacher of saintly disposition, who emphasised the fundamental truth underlying all religions. Born in most humble surroundings in a so-called low-caste family, he proved that "irrespective of caste and creed, all are equal in the eyes of God and only sinful actions bring bad name and dishonour to a man." Though the orthodox society was pitched against him, he never swerved from the path of truth and propagated the love of God. He preached love of God and religious harmony as the only panacea for the survival of humanity. The Posts and Telegraphs Department feels privileged to bring out a special commemorative stamp in honour and memory of his great saint, and a reformer, Sant Ravidas.

1972, 20th Olympic Games India (HOCKEY PLAYER) 20 NP MNH

20th Olympic Games (HOCKEY PLAYER) 

                  20th Olympic Games (HOCKEY PLAYER) 20 NP India 1972 MN H

           Text:  20th Olympic Games (HOCKEY PLAYER) 20 NP India 1972 MN H  

           Condition: Ø = MN H

Stamp Issue Date	:	10/08/1972
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.20
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0658
Postal Stamp Name	:	HOCKEY PLAYER

Philatelic Stamp Description	:	DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN The 20 Paise stamp depicts a hockey player in action and the Rs. 1.45 stamp shows symbolically running  wrestling, shooting and hockey playing with the figure 1972 in the background. The symbol of the Olympic Games has also been incorporated in both the stamps.
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 x 2.9
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.56 x 2.5 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	35
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Diagonal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Dark Blue

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THIS ISSUE MARKS THE ‘OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN MUNICH (W.GERMANY) FROM 10TH AUGUST 1972’ INDIA IS ONE OF THE OLDEST ASIAN MEMBERS OLYMPIC FAMILY AND HAS ENJOYED THE SUPREMACY IN WORLD HOCKEY FOR MANY YEARS.

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The Olympic games was born in Greece many centuries before the birth of Christ, and was held without a break for 1,370 years. The ancient Greeks celebrated this "Festival of Youth" every four years, until it was suppressed by the Roman Emperor  Theodosius in 394 A.D. More than 1,500 years after the Olympic "flame" was finally put out at Olympia, it was again lit at the Brand new stadium in Athens, Capital of Greece to mark the rebirth of the Olympics. The revival of the games was due to the devoted zeal of a French nobleman as the Pierre de Coubertin who is regarded as the "Father" of the Modern Olympic Games. Since the First Games in Athens in 1896, he Olympic has been held 16 times, and the games had to be abandoned thrice (1916, 1940 and 1944) because of the two World Wars. The Olympic family consists of 127 member nations. The Olympic Games is different from all other "international" sports competitions, because it is not a 'world championship.' In keeping with ancient Greek tradition, it is not a sum total of sporting contests, but a 'Festival' in which Man celebrates his humanity. India is one of the Oldest Asian members of the Olympic family, joining the International Olympic Committee in 1927. But even before this, Indian participants appeared in the Olympic arena in the 1920 Games (Antwerp) and the 1924 Games (Paris). India's main interest in the Games has been hockey, a game in which the country enjoyed world leadership for an unbroken span of 32 years in six Olympic games in a row. This is a record surpassed only by the United States in Basketball  India lost the Olympic Hockey crown to Pakistan at Rome (1960) and regained the title in the 1964 Games in Tokyo. In the last Olympics (Mexico City, 1968) India was pushed down to third place - failing to get into the final for the first time in 40 years. The only India so far to win an Olympic medal in an individual event is wrestler K.D. Jadav, who was placed third in the free-style bantamweight class at Helsinki (1952). It is of interest that in the II Olympic Games (Paris) a young Anglo-Indian youth of Calcutta, Norman G. Pritchard, won the silver medal in the men's 200 meters sprint. Nothing, however, is known of the circumstances in which Pritchard went to Paris. But the Olympic record describes Pritchard as an "Indian". Among other notable Indian participants is Milkha Singh, popularly known as the "Flying Sikh". In the Rome Games, Milkha Singh became the first Indian to enter the final of an athletic event. In 40 meters Milkha Singh broke the Olympic record, but was placed fourth. Another Indian athlete, Gurbachan Singh, finished fifth in the 110 meters hurdles in Tokyo. Several Indian wrestlers have won the "Olympic Diploma" which is awarded to competitors who fail to win a medal, but are placed among the first six in any event. The Munich Games, XX in the series, is the second to be held in Germany - the first was held in Berlin in 1836. Indian participation in the Games, apart from Hockey, will be in athletics, boxing, wrestling, yachting and shooting. Whether India is able to regain the Hockey title or not and whatever our fortunes in the other events. India will live up to the Olympic ideal that taking part is more important than winning. The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department is celebrating India's participation in this year's Olympic Games by issuing two special postage stamps in the denominations of 20 paise and Rs. 1.45 on the 10th August, 1072.

1972, Marchers with Flag - Parliament India 20 NP

1972, Marchers with Flag - Parliament India

1972, Marchers with Flag - Parliament India 20 NP

 Text                                :    25th Anniversary of Independence India 1947-1972, 20 NP
 Condition                        :  MN H

Stamp Issue Date	:	15/08/1972
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.20
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0661
Postal Stamp Name	:	CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE

Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 X 2.90 cms
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.56 x 2.5 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	50
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Diagonal
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Unwatermarked adhesive coated paper
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	50,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Multicolour

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THIS CELEBRATES THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE.IN SHORT SPAN OF 25 YEARS THE COUNTRY HAS MADE TREMENDOUS PROGRESS IN ALL FIELDS.THE EFFORT HAVE BEGUN TO BEAR FRUITS IN IMPROVING THE LIVING STANDARD OF PEOPLE THE STAMP FEATURES CHEERING CROWDS HOLDING HIGH THEIR NATIONAL FLAG WITH PARLIAMENT HOUSE IN THE BACKGROUND.

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Twenty-five years ago, on August 15, 1947, India became free after more than a century of foreign rule. The achievement of independence was unique in several respects. It was, perhaps, the first occasion in human history when a mighty foreign power yielded to the non-violent struggle for freedom carried on by a nation. India was indeed singularly fortunate to have had Mahatma Gandhi's leadership in her fight for freedom. It was again India's good fortune that she had a visionary as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as her first Prime Minister. On the threshold of independence, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had declared that India had made a tryst with destiny. While making that declaration, he had before him a certain vision - a vision that grew out of the ideals instilled by Mahatma Gandhi. During the last 25 years, India has made spectacular progress in a number of diverse directions, with the object of making that vision a reality. India, one of the world's largest democracies with over 270 million people with voting rights, has been to the polls on a number of occasions during this quarter century since independence to elect representatives to Parliament and to State legislatures. An operation such as the conduct of general elections in a peaceful and orderly manner in such a large democracy is a rich tribute to the political maturity of the Indian people. While military dictatorships are springing up in many parts of the world, India continues to remain a bastion of democracy. In the field of agriculture, the production of food grains, in the country has shown a many fold increase; the country has no longer to depend on massive imports of food grains to sustain its teeming millions - thanks to the Green Revolution. In the industrial sphere, the progress achieved during the last two-and-a-half decades has enabled the country to become almost self-sufficient in many industrial raw materials. Indeed  India is now in a position - and is, in fact, exporting sophisticated machinery and technical know-how to other countries. India had to depend on imports for her requirements of many heavy chemicals to sustain her industries, but now the position is that, barring a few items, we are not only able to meet our own internal requirements, but also able to export. Having achieved these break through in agricultural and industrial production, India is now poised on the threshold of another unique revolution to ensure a just and equitable distribution, in a peaceful manner, of the fruits of progress achieved. On the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Country's Independence, the Posts and Telegraphs Department pays its humble tribute to all those who valiantly struggled for independence and to those who toiled ceaselessly in various spheres of activity for achieved self-sufficiency in various fields. The P & T Department has great pleasure in commemorating this historic event by bringing out a postage stamp and a special aerogram. The postage stamp brought out on this occasion depicts the people celebrating Independence Day by holding high the National Flag of India in front of Parliament, while the aerogram shows a picture of the historic Red Fort so intimately associated with many facets of our freedom struggle. The postage stamp was designed by Shri P.B. Chitnis, Deputy Master (Design), India Security Press, Nasik Road while the designing of the aerogram was done by Shri M.L. Dutta Gupta, Chief Visualizer, Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity, Govt. of India using a photograph of the Red Fort taken by Shri T. Kashinath, Director Photo Division, Govt. of India.

1972,Hand of Buddha Third Asia International Trade Fair India RS 1.45

1972,Hand of Buddha Third Asia International Trade Fair India

1972,Hand of Buddha Third Asia International Trade Fair India RS 1.45

Text                                    : Asia 72 India Rs 1.45

Condition                         : Ø = used/cancelled

Stamp Issue Date	:	03/11/1972
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.20
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0668
Postal Stamp Name	:	SYMBOL OF ASIA

Philatelic Stamp Description	:	The design of both the stamps is vertical. The insignia of Asia 72 appears on the 20 Paise stamp
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Stamp Overall Size	:	3.91 x 2.9
Postal Stamp Print Size	:	3.56 x 2.5 cms.
Number of Stamps Per Sheet	:	35
Stamp Perforations	:	13 x 13
Postal Stamp Shape	:	Vertical
Postage Stamp Paper	:	Watermarked Adhesive stamp paper with 'Ashoka Pillar'
Indian Stamp Process	:	Photogravure
Number of stamps printed	:	30,00,000
Stamp Printed At	:	India Security Press
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Orange and Black

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THE ASIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR IS HELD UNDER ECAFE PATRONAGE EVERY THREE YEARS IN ONE OF THE ASIAN CAPITALS TO PROMOTE PEACE AND PROGRESS FOR ASIAN THROUGH ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING.

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Indian transition and achievements down the ages. This is done with the help of multiple projection techniques. Seeking to promote "Peace and Progress for Asia through economic co-operation" the Fair adopted for its symbol a stylish representation of the hand of Buddha, a sign of freedom from fear and as a mark of benediction to all mankind. The elements of the insignia represent the initials of the Fair nomenclature. This insignia of Asia 72 appears on the 20 Paise stamp to be brought out on this occasion. A 9th century sculpture representation of the hand of Buddha in 'Abhaya Mudra' is adopted on the Rs. 1.45 stamp. The original sculpture is available in Patna Museum. The Posts and Telegraphs Department is proud to commemorate the opening of Asia 72 on 3rd November, 1972 through the issue of these stamps.

1973 Indipex-73, 20nP India MNH watermark

1973,  Indipex-73, 

Indipex-73, 20P stamps 1973 MNH watermark

           Text                                   : Indipex-73, 20P India
           Condition                        : MNH

Stamp Issue Date	:	14/11/1973
Postage Stamp Denomination	:	0.20
Postal Stamp Serial Number	:	0701
Postal Stamp Name	:	EXHIBITION EMBLEM
Stamp Currency	:	P
Stamp Type	:	COMMEMORATIVE
Stamp Language	:	English
Indian Stamp's Color	:	Multicolour

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ISSUED ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF INDIA INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION (INDIPEX-73) HELD IN NEW DELHI FROM 14TH TO 23RDNOVEMBER 1973,UNDER THE SPONSORSHIP OF POST AND TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT