Happy New Year!

Dear Members and Well-wishers!

Wishing you a New Year filled with new hope, new joy and new beginnings.

STAMPMANIA 2009 - Award Winners.

The D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association is proud to announce the Award Winners at the recently concluded Stampmania 2009 National Level One-Frame exhibition held in Vadodara, Gujarat.

DIAMOND

Mr. Joshua Jonathan Prabhu - My dream World of Cars

RUBY

Mr. M K Krishnayya - Cynofeloidea
Mr. Vishwesh Karinka - Marine Mammals
Mr. Rajesh Bhura - Gandhi- The Man of the Millennium

EMERALD

Mr. Gopal Biswas - Mobile Post Offices in India

SAPPHIRE

Mrs.Sheryl Sylwin Prabhu - Mountains on Stamps
Mr. Joash David Prabhu - That Man from Galilee
Mr. Rajesh Bhura - Indian Army Overprint
Mr. Calvin MelroyMenezes - Life Cycle of Butterflies

TOPAZ

Mr. Daniel Monteiro - The National Bird of India – The Peacock
Mr. Daniel Monteiro - The Duck Family
Mr. K. Sridhar - Energy and its Resources
Dr. R. G. Sangoram - Atom for Peace
Mr. Prakash Indukumar Jambudi - Our National Flag
Dr. Biju Vivekan - Shells of the Sea
Mr. Joel Royston Fernandes - Religious Buildings
Mr. A. J. S. Prabhu - Hands, A Story on Miniature Sheets

SPECIAL PRIZE WINNERS:

Mr. Joshua Jonathan Prabhu - My dream World of Cars
American Topical Association Award - First Prize ( Class 3.2)

Mr. Calvin Melroy Menezes - Life Cycle of Butterflies
American Topical Association Award - Third Prize (Class: 3.2)

Mr. Rajesh Bhura - Gandhi - The Man of the Millennium
Special Prize Sponsored by Mr. Pradip Jain, Patna for Best Gandhi Exhibit

CONGRATULATIONS! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, and that you reach higher destination in Philately.

(Marks - DIAMOND 85 & ABOVE, RUBY 75 TO 84, EMERALD 65 TO 74,SAPPHIRE 55 TO 64, TOPAZ 45 TO 54)

Note: If any of our Member's name has been omitted in the above Winners list kindly contact us and let us know of your achievement.

FEATHERPEX - 2009

Our member Mr.Daniel Monteiro has extended a warm Welcome and invited all members to the exhibition to be held on 8th and 9th November 2009. Given below is the scan of the invitation.

Read more of this news at Daijiworld.com

Inagural function of Project Arrow Post Office - Mangalore

The Senior Suptd. of Posts has invited all the Office bearers and members of D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association for the inaugral function of the newly renovated Project Arrow Post Office (Head Post Office) Mangalore on 12th Saturday September 2009 at 11.00 A.M by Sri. Vasimitra, IPS Postmaster General, S.K region, Bangalore. All are requested to be present for the same.

Go to this blog for some photos

Prides of Karnataka thru’ Philately - BELUR – Darpana Sundari.

BELUR in Hassan District of Karnataka, India was the capital of Hoysala Empire. The main attraction in Belur is the Chennakesava Temple, dedicated to Chennakeshava – a Vishnu God. The temple is surrounded by the Kappe Chennigraya temple built by Shantaladevi, the Queen of King Vishnuvardhana.

The Vijayanagar kings built the entrance in the Dravida style. The deity in the temple was considered by them as one of their Kuladevata (family god).

The temple is one of the finest examples of Hoysala architecture. The temple was built to commemorate the King Vishnuvardhana’s victory over the Cholas at Talakad. The façade of the temple is filled with intricate sculptures and friezes with no portion being left blank. The workmanship includes elephants, lions, horses and sensuous dancers. There are a number of ornate pillars inside the temple.

DARPANA SUNDARI (a Lady with Mirror) carved on the walls of Belur temple is one of the major attraction in complex.

This temple alongwith the temple in Halebidu and the Jain monument at Shravanabelagola are being proposed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

The workmanship of BELUR was commemorated by the India Post by Releasing a pictorial cancellation of the DARPANA SUNDARI on 2nd Jan 1978.

Contributed by K.Sridhar, Life Member. DKPNA

Rampur Raza Library

The MS of Rampur Raza Library is now available at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau, the stamps are yet to arrive.

Prides of Karnataka thru’ Philately - HAMPI Stone Chariot

HAMPI in Bellary, Northern Karnataka, India is the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. It continues to be an important religious centre and the Group of Monuments at Hampi are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There were many important sites at and near Hampi. One among them is VITTALA TEMPLE, which is most extravagant Architectural showpiece of Hampi. The temple is built in the form of a sprawling campus. The presiding deity of the temple is Vittala, a form of Vishnu.

The highlight of Vittala temple is its impressive pillared halls and the stone chariot. The stone chariot located inside the campus is almost an iconic structure of Hampi. The fact is a shrine built in the form of a temple chariot. The stone shrine was built with many giant granite blocks with the joints smartly hidden in the carvings and decorative features. The chariot is built on a rectangular platform and all around this platform is carved with mythical battle scenes. The four giant wheels were attached with axis shafts and brakes. Floral motifs decorate the wheels. The stone chariot represents the sparkling creativity of the artistes of the 15th century.

The India Post, commemorated the Heritage site by:

• Releasing a 70p stamp on 15th March 1967
• Releasing the pictorial cancellation of the Stone Chariot on 2nd Jan 1978

Contributed by K.Sridhar, Life Member. DKPNA.

New commemorative Coins - Bhagat Singh and Louis Braille.

India Government Mint, Kolkata has made arrangements for the sale of Commemorative Coins in Proof & Uncirculated varieties on the occasion "BIRTH CENTENARY OF SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH" and "BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF LOUIS BRAILLE".

Birth Centenary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh ( 2 coin set - Rs 100 + Rs 5 ) Proof and Unciculated Variety.Birth Anniversary of Louis Braille ( 2 coin set - Rs 100 + Rs 2 ) Proof and Unciculated Variety.Booking Period 10 Jul 2009 to 31 Oct 2009.

Members can contact Secretary for any other details.

New Release

Stamps on 50 years of Indian Oil released on 30th June and Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration which is released on 4th July is now available at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau. But the FDC and Brochure are yet to arrive.

Bangalore Butterfly Park

A Special cover on The Bangalore Butterfly Park with a pictorial cancellation of a Butterfly was released on 13-Mar-2007, the second day of the three day District Level Philatelic Exhibition - PHILEX 2007 held at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Central College Campus from 12-Mar-2007 to 14-Mar-2007.

The Bangalore Butterfly Park, the first of its kind in India was set up in November 2006 in Bannerghatta. The mission of this Park is to foster an appreciation of butterflies and other invertebrates while educating the public about the need for conservation of threatened habitats around the world.

Contributed by K.Sridhar, (krishnaraosridhar@yahoo.com) Life Member. DKPNA.

Sacred Heart Church

A special stamp was released to mark the valedictory function of the centenary celebrations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Puducherry, is now available at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING NOTICE

The Annual General Body Meeting of our Association for the year 2008-09 is scheduledto be held on 14th June, 2009 at 10.00 A.M at Head Post Office, Pandeshwar, Mangalore - 575 001.

All members are cordially invited for the Meeting.

AGENDA

1. Welcome Address by the President.
2. Felicitation of Dr.Manjeshwar Mukunda Prabhu.
3. Annual Report by the Secretary.
4. Account Presentation by the Treasurer.
5. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair
6. Vote of Thanks

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Secretary

Note to all our Members:

All members who need a fresh ID card are requested to submit a stamp size photo and Rs.10/- for the same.

If you have any further queries write to us at dakapa_1999@yahoo.com

If there are any changes in your address, Phone No., e-mail etc., kindly inform us the same.

Lifeline Express

Stamp on Lifeline Express which was released on 12th May is now available at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau. But the FDC and Brochure are yet to arrive.

Spices of India

After a long wait for Philatelists, there is a news that DOP has got the permission to release "Spices of India" stamps and MS on 29th of April.

Annual General Body Meeting.

It has been decided in our last meeting that the Annual General Body Meeting of our Association will be held in the month of June 2009.

Children's Day MS

The long awaited Children's day Miniature Sheet of 2008 is now available at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

PHILATELY AND NUMISMATIC EXHIBITION – 2009 (Part – I)

A two day stamps and coin exhibition was jointly arranged by Dakshina Kannada Philatelic and Numismatic Association & St. Aloysius Nehru Stamp Club at St. Aloysius High School Hall, Kodialbail, Mangalore on 14th and 15th February 2009. The exhibition was inaugurated by Rev. Fr.Francis Serrao S.J, Rector, St .Aloysius College. Mr.T.G.Naik, Superintendent of Post Offices, Udupi was the Chief Guest. Mrs. Sheryl Prabhu, Co-Ordinator of St.Aloysius Nehru Stamp Club, Rev. Fr. Melwin Pinto S.J, Head Master, St. Aloysius High School, Mr. M.K Krishnayya, President, Mr.M.Prabhakar Kamath, Secretary, Mr.Mansoor Hussain, Joint Secretary of D.K.Philatelic & Numismatic Association were present.

Collections of more than 40 students in competitive category and about 30 collections of both stamps and coins by the members of D.K. Philatelic and Numismatic Association were exhibited for the general public. The first day saw a very good public attendance and from the students of various schools.

Phila Post Jan-March 2009

The Jan - Mar 2009 issue of Phila Post is now avilable in various Philatelic Bureaus in India and also at Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.You can also book your copies at the nearest Philatelic Bureau or for subscription contact the editor at linda@lbassociates.com

Philatelic Club at M.G.M College, Udupi.

On 26th Jan 2009 Senior Suptd. of Posts, Mr.T.G.Naik inaugrated the Philatelic Club of M.G.M College, Udupi. Mr.Rayee Raj Kumar of Moodbidri was the Chief Guest. Mr. Rayee Raj Kumar exhibited his collections of Stamps.Seen in the pic are the college Principal Dr. jayaprakash Mavinakuli giving his presidential speech, seated left to right: Student representative Chitra, Mr.Rayee Raj Kumar, Mr. Suvarna Hebbar, Mrs. Anasuya T and Mrs Namitha Acharya.

Stamp of K.K.Birla

The stamp on K.K. Birla to be released today has been postponed to 13th March 2009.

Doctorate to Mr.Mukunda Prabhu

The Mangalore University conferred honorary doctorate degrees to various experts on the occasion of its 27th annual convocation on Wednesday, 28th January 2009.

Mr. M.Mukunda Prabhu has collected a large number of shells from different parts of the world and donated 3,000 shells of 2,000 rare species, which had high commercial value, to the Department of Zoology free of cost for education and research purposes. Mr. Prabhu is also a collector of coins. The Reserve Bank of India has displayed some of the coins collected by him at its Mumbai branch. In addition, Mr. Prabhu is a collector of stamps.

Mr.Mukunda Prabhu is one of the founder member of D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association and senior Philatelist, he has been collecting stamps and coins for many years and has also written many articles on the same. We at D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association are glad to hear that a doctorate has been conferred on him by Mangalore University and congratulate him for the same.

Pics: Thanks to http://www.mangalorean.com/

For more on this news click on : http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=110564

Stamps and Coin Exhibition 2009.

Dear Members,

The Exhibition to be held at St.Aloysius High School Hall is nearing, we request all members who are interested in exhibiting your Stamps and Coins to contact Secretary at the earliest to reserve your space.

Meeting News.

Our meeting for the month of January 2009 started with the President's note by welcoming the members and wishing all the members a very Happy and Prosperous NEW YEAR. Regular discussions on Philately and Numismatics followed the same. Members spoke on various subjects pertaining to Philately. The main discussion was regarding the preparation for the Philatelic and Numismatic exhibition to be held at St. Aloysius High School Hall on 14th and 15th of February. The members voiced their support and active participation in the exhibition.

New members were introduced and other matters on Philately and Numismatics were discussed. An exhibition on special covers of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district was displayed. One of our member Mr. Rowan Johnas who was home from US was present for the meeting and he served the members with refreshments as part of his marriage. The meeting was then adjourned.

The committee members then left to the residence of Mrs.Sheryl Prabhu, who is a member and also the coordinator of the Nehru Philatelic club of St. Aloysius High school to further discuss about the forthcoming exhibition.

The members had a jovial time at her residence and were served with a sumptuous meal with mouthwatering dishes. Finally it was time to end up the discussions at tea time in the evening. Members thanked her for her hospitality before taking leave.

Meeting News published in Newspaper

Dear Members,
Here is a clipping of the meetings news which is published in "THE HINDU" Mangalore Edition regarding our meeting held on 11.01.2009.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/01/12/stories/2009011250550200.htm

Regards
Jt.Secretary

Stamps Available

All stamps released on 31st Dec.1998 on the below personalities are now available at the Mangalore Philatelic Bureau.

1. M. Bhakthavatsalam
2. A.T.Paneerselvam
3. Thillaiyadi Valliammai
4. Sheik Thambi Pavalar
5. Rani Velu Nachchiyar
6. Udumalai Narayana Kavi