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.

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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.