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)
Back Side Scan
Enlarged View of Cancellation
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