Tray Gajrath Mahotsava - Special cover.

To commemorate the Shri 1008 Shrimajjinendra Jinbimb Panchkalyanak Pratishtha & Tray Gajrath Mahotsava,a special cover has been issued at Satna (M.P.) on 16th January 2010. Indian Postal Department provided a special cancellation on this occasion. The special cover depicts colourful Gajrath alongwith the images of 11 feet high idol of Bhagwan Shantinath situated in the Satna Digamber Jain Mandir and Pujya Acharya Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj. Special cancellation depicts image of Bhagwan Parshwanath.

This special cover was released in the grand function of Dhvajarohan and Inauguration Ceremony of Panchkalyanak on 16th January 2010 morning by famous Industrialist of Rajsthan Shri Ashok Patni in the auspisious presence of Pujya Acharya Vidhyasagar Ji Maharaj. Shri A. K. Jain, Asstt. superintendent of Postoffices, Rewa Division and office bearers of Central India Philatelic Society were also present on this occasion. Central India Philatelic Society was instrumental in issuance of this Special Cover and Special Cancellation.

Cost of this Special Cover is Rs. 15/- plus postage. Interested Philatelists can send their orders to Mr. Sudhir Jain, Secretary, Central India Philatelic Society, Sushma Press Compound, SATNA (M.P.) 485 005 (E-mail : centralindphil@yahoo.com / mrsudhirjain@yahoo.com).

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.