TN/11/2024 Krishi Vigyan Kendras - Serving Farmers, Golden Jubilee Year

The first Krishi Vigyan Kendra was established at Pondicherry on 21 March 1974 to support farmers. Since then it spearheads on technological application activities and advisory services to the needy farmers  across the country to improve their productivity and income. This special cover is issued to commemorate the 50th Year of inception of Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/11/2024

Issue Place                                     :  Pondicherry 605 009

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 25 cancelled cover including Stamp Charges

Quantity Issued                            :  2000 (Each Cover is numbered)

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TN/10/2024 International Women's Day

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8 globally to celebrate the social, political, cultural and economic achievements of Women. Women and Men should enjoy equal opportunities, choices, skills, power and knowledge as equal citizens which is prerequisite for creating a sustainable future. The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.

An Embroided Satin Special Cover with a Silver Colour Special Cancellation is released on International Women's Day 2024 to celebrate the achievements of Women.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/10/2024

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 002

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 100 cancelled cover including Stamp Charges

Cover had minor variation in Embroidery Colour for the Text "8th March 2024". Embroidery in Red Colour and Blue Colour are issued.

Cover with Blue Colour Embroidery for the text 8th March 2024

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TN/09/2024 Vidyodaya Schools Centenary Celebrations

Vidyodaya Schools were started in 1924 with six students. It has grown into a premier girls' schools with more than 2500 students currently. In the course of its journey it has produced many leaders, scientists, artists and entrepreneurs. This special cover is released to commemorate the centenary of Vidyodaya Schools.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/09/2024

Issue Place                                     :  Chennai 600 017

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 25 cancelled cover including Stamp Charges

Quantity Issued                            :  4000 (Each Cover is numbered)

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TN/08/2024 Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary

Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in Ariyalur district, Tamilnadu, is a wetland covering an area of 453.7 hectares. This bird sanctuary acts as a home for more than 500 species of flora and fauna. It is basically an irrigation tank that receives water from the Mettur dam. This sanctuary is one of the most important inland water bodies which acts as a feeding ground for migratory water birds in the state of Tamil Nadu. 

Wetlands are important buffer zones between permanently water locked and dry ecosystems. After the Ramsar convention on wetlands in the year 1971, the international community has become aware of the biodiversity in these areas as well as the need to conserve them. India became a signatory to the Ramsar convention in the year 1982. This Karaivetti bird sanctuary has been designated as a Ramsar site by the Ramsar convention on 31 - January - 2024. 

This Special Cover is issued on 02 - February - 2024, celebrated as World Wetlands Day to honour the newly included Ramsar site, Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary at Ariyalur district, to create awareness among all about the importance of preserving this delicate ecosystem and boost the conservation efforts.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/08/2024

Issue Place                                     :  Karaiyavetti 621 715

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 50 excluding Stamp Charges

Quantity Issued                            :  600 (Each Cover is numbered)

Cover also has a QR Code on the back side which provides details about Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary.

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TN/07/2024 Epic Paintings of Maniam - 6

Born in 1924, Maniam aka. T. U. Subramaniam, was a pivotal figure in the Tamil artistic landscape. His contribution to Kalki magazine and collaboration with writer Kalki Krishnamoorthy for novels like "Sivakamiyin Sabatham” and “Ponniyin Selvan” speaks volumes about his talent. In the birth centenary year Maniam, a set of special carries featuring his iconic illustrations for the novel “Ponniyan Selvan” are issued. 

This special cover depicts the image of Arulmozhi giving up the throne and placing the crown on Madhurandhagan (Senthan Amuthan, Uttama Chozhan). This shows the magnanimous and far sightedness of Arulmozhi who became the future ruler of Chozha Empire, named as Raja Raja Chozha I. This bares the cancellation of Thanjavur Head Post office – 613 001 as the event occurred in Thanjavur which was the capital of erstwhile Chozha Empire.

The image at the back portion of this special cover contains the ceremonial procession of the newly crowned King Madhurandhagan. The elephant mahoth is Arulmozhi Varman who gave up his throne for Madhurandhagan. Though in black and white, the image shows the pomp and splendour associated with the coronation in the Chozha Empire.

This image also shows the previous King Sundara Chozhan blessing the newly crowned King Madhurandhagan. This also shows Kundavai, Vanathi and Poonguzhali greeting their new king from the palace balcony.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/07/2024

Issue Place                                     :  Thanjavur 613 001

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 50 excluding Stamp Charges

Quantity Issued                            :  600 (Each Cover is numbered)

Cover also has a QR Code on the back side which provides details about Maniam and the Paintings depicted on the cover. Cancellation is the Permanent Pictorial Cancellation of Thanjavur Head Post Office depicting Brahadeeswara Temple built by Raja Raja Chola I (Arulmozhi Varman in the Novel)

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TN/06/2024 Epic Paintings of Maniam - 5

Born in 1924, Maniam aka. T. U. Subramaniam, was a pivotal figure in the Tamil artistic landscape. His contribution to Kalki magazine and collaboration with writer Kalki Krishnamoorthy for novels like "Sivakamiyin Sabatham” and “Ponniyin Selvan” speaks volumes about his talent. In the birth centenary year Maniam, a set of special carries featuring his iconic illustrations for the novel “Ponniyan Selvan” are issued. 

This special cover depicts Nandhini in deep discussion with her husband Periya Pazhuvettaiyar at his palace in Thanjavur. This image is super imposed with the image of Aditha Karikalan. The fate of Aditha Karikalan, the crown prince of Chozha Empire is intertwined with that of Nandhini throughout the epic Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan. 

We also get to see the ceremonial crown, sword etc., which is presented to the king of Chozha Empire during the coronation which at that point of time rightfully belonging to Aditha Karikalan. The cancellation depicted is of Thanjavur Head Post Office – 613 001.

The back portion shows Periya Pazhuvettaiyar and his entourage carrying Pazhuvur Ilayarani Nandhini. 

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/06/2024

Issue Place                                     :  Thanjavur 613 001

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 50 excluding Stamp Charges

Quantity Issued                            :  600 (Each Cover is numbered)

Cover also has a QR Code on the back side which provides details about Maniam and the Paintings depicted on the cover. Cancellation is the Permanent Pictorial Cancellation of Thanjavur Head Post Office depicting Brahadeeswara Temple built by Raja Raja Chola I (Arulmozhi Varman in the Novel)

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TN/05/2024 Epic Paintings of Maniam - 4

Born in 1924, Maniam aka. T. U. Subramaniam, was a pivotal figure in the Tamil artistic landscape. His contribution to Kalki magazine and collaboration with writer Kalki Krishnamoorthy for novels like "Sivakamiyin Sabatham” and “Ponniyin Selvan” speaks volumes about his talent. In the birth centenary year Maniam, a set of special carries featuring his iconic illustrations for the novel “Ponniyan Selvan” are issued. 

This special cover depicts the image of the boat woman Poonguzhali against the backdrop of Kodiakkarai in present day Nagapattinam district. It also depicts the lighthouse in Kodiakkarai shores, the remains of which can be found to this date. The cancellation depicted is of Kodiakkarai Sub Post Office – 614 807.

The back portion of the cover depicts the image of the sword fight between Vandhiyathevan and Arulmozhi Varman happening in SriLanka. The boatwoman Poonguzhali with an awestruck expression on her face is also seen watching the fight between them.

Cover Identification Number  :  TN/05/2024

Issue Place                                     :  Kodiakkarai 614 807

Issue Price                                     :  Rs. 50 excluding Stamp Charges

Quantity Issued                            :  600 (Each Cover is numbered)

Cover also has a QR Code on the back side which provides details about Maniam and the Paintings depicted on the cover.

 

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