New Stamp from India

 

Date of Issue : 17 July 2015

On the eve of Nabakalebara Rath Yatra 2015 a commemorative stamp on Nabakalebara 2015 was released by the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas , Shri Dharmendra Pradhan at Puri on 17th July, 2015

 

Commemorative Coins

 

Nabakalebara is a festival observed in the Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri at a predefined time according to Hindu Calender. Naba means new and Kalebara is body. Lord Shree Jagannath adornes a new body during Nabakalebara. It is the re-embodiment of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Sudarshan when they relinquish their old bodies and assume a new one.

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Greetings on Eid

 

 

Eid Mubarak to all  Readers of Rainbow Stamp Club !!

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Buddha Purnima

 

 

Greetings on Buddha Purnima

Today is Buddha Poornima, also known as Vesak or  Buddha Jayanti is the most sacred festivals of Buddhist. Buddha Poornima is celebrated in remembrance Lord Buddha. It is celebrated by Buddhists on different days in Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and the South East Asian countries of Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Indonesia, and other places all over the world.

It falls on the full moon night in Vaisakha (according to the Hindu calendar that usually falls in April or May).Lord Buddha was the founder of the Buddhist religion and is said to be the ninth avatar of Vishnu. It was on Buddha Poornima that the three important events of Buddha's life took place i.e. his birth, his enlightenment and his death (nirvana).

The main celebrations of Buddha jayanti takes place in Bodh gaya.On this large number of Buddhist devotees from all over the world assemble to pay their respectful homage to Lord Buddha. Besides decorating the temple and area around with colorful Buddhist flags, the morning prayer, colorful procession of the Monks, worship with large offerings, distribution of sweets and snacks takes place.

In other places Prayers, sermons and non-stop recitations of Buddhist scriptures resonate in monasteries, religious halls and homes. On this day the Buddhists bathe and wear only white clothes. People offer incense, flowers, candles and fruits to the statue of Lord Buddha. They spend their entire day listening to discourses on the life and teachings of the Buddha.

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New Special Cover

 

Lathmar Holi of Mathura : 1 April 2015

 

 

A special cover was released at Mathura on famous Lathmar Holi of Mathura 1st April 2015.

- Sandeep Chaurasia – Gorakhpur

Lath mar Holi : laṭhmār holi, is a local celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi. It takes place days before the actual Holi in the neighbouring towns of Barsana and Nandgaon near Mathura in the state of Uttar Pradesh, where thousands of Hindus and tourists congregate, each year. The name means "that Holi in which people hit with sticks" .

In the sprawling compound of the Radha Rani temple in Barsana, thousands gather to witness the Lath Mar holi when women beat up men with sticks  as those on the sidelines become hysterical, sing Holi Songs and shout Sri Radhey or Sri Krishna.

 

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Greetings on Easter..

 

Happy Easter  !!

 

Easter belongs to the most popular holidays in a large part of the world. It celebrates spring with the awakening of nature, its fertility, hope and love. Different villages boast different Easter customs and traditions that used to spread over the entire six-week Easter period. The aim was to get rid of everything old, to clean the house and cure the body to make them ready for the rebirth of nature.

Easter is a moveable feast that falls on a different date every year - always on the first Sunday after the first Spring Full Moon. If the first Spring Full Moon falls on a Sunday, Easter is celebrated the next Sunday. This means that Easter Monday may fall on any day between 23 March and 26 April.

 

On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for Christian churches.

Christians believe, according to Scripture, that Jesus came back to life, or was raised from the dead, three days after his death on the cross. As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, always the Friday just before Easter. Through his death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believe in him, eternal life in Christ Jesus.

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New stamps on Easter

 

Stamps and Stationery from Poland

Date of Issue : 6 March 2015

Here are some beautiful stamps and stationery from Poland and Finland  scheduled to be issued for Easter .

Postal Stationery

Date of Issue : 9 March 2015

 

Finland

 

Date of Issue : 3 March 2015

Finish Post  released a special stamp to celebrate the upcoming Easter. The issue consisting of one stamp was released on the 3rd of March.

A perfect choice for an Easter greeting stamp this year is the cheerful Spring twitter, in which a great tit sings its heart out on a branch with willow catkins. In the foreground, there is a narcissus protruding over the regular borders of the stamp.

 

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Greetings on Makar Sankranti

 

Thai Pongal – Farmers’ Festival

Makar Sankranti also known as Pongal is a major harvest festival celebrated in various parts of India and other countries by Hindu communities. According to the lunar calendar, when the sun moves from the Tropic of Cancer to the Tropic of Capricorn or from Dakshinayana to Uttarayana, in the month of Poush in mid-January, it commemorates the beginning of the harvest season and cessation of the northeast monsoon in South India. The movement of the earth from one zodiac sign into another is called Sankranti and as the Sun moves into the Capricorn zodiac known as Makar in Hindi, this occasion is named as Makar Sankranti in the Indian context. It is one of the few Hindu Indian festivals which are celebrated on a fixed date i.e. 14th January every year.

Makar Sankranti, apart from a harvest festival is also regarded as the beginning of an auspicious phase in Indian culture. It is said as the 'holy phase of transition'. It marks the end of an inauspicious phase which according to the Hindu calendar begins around mid-December. It is believed that any auspicious and sacred ritual can be sanctified in any Hindu family, this day onwards. Scientifically, this day marks the beginning of warmer and longer days compared to the nights. In other words, Sankranti marks the termination of winter season and beginning of a new harvest or spring season.

All over the country, Makar Sankranti is observed with great fanfare. However, it is celebrated with distinct names and rituals in different parts of the country. In the states of northern and western India, the festival is celebrated as the Sankranti day with special zeal and fervor. The importance of this day has been signified in the ancient epics like Mahabharata also. So, apart from socio-geographical importance, this day also holds a historical and religious significance. As, it is the festival of Sun God and he is regarded as the symbol divinity and wisdom, the festival also holds an eternal meaning to it.

 

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New stamps on Christmas

 

 

Date of Issue : 9 October 2014

Hi !

I am sharing here some most beautiful stamps issued for this year’s Christmas.  The first stamp shown above is from Aland . Its gutter pair sheet is extraordinarily beautiful with extra images between the gutter pairs. Second issue from Brazil is full of Christmas fun and party time. Children will love these stamps  so much. Third issue from Finland is full of Christmas dreams ..snow and decorated reindeer ..bell etc. These stamps will add colors with warm love to the Christmas greetings..

Aland

Emma’s Little Christmas dream

The 2014 Christmas stamp is almost a fairy tale image of Little Christmas. The Christmas atmosphere comes to life with white snow, welcoming and warming lights and rosy cheeks. A parent holding a child’s hand visits the Jan Karlsgården Christmas fair. Emelie Hage’s image of Little Christmas has the shimmer of nostalgia.

 

Brazil

Date of Issue : 5 November 2014

The first stamp reproduces typical ornaments of the Christmas period. In the lower right corner, a lighted candle represents the warm peace of Christmas. The picture with the image of Jesus symbolizes the messenger of hope and gathering around a bountiful table, where a happy family is having supper.

The second stamp reproduces the scene of exchanging gifts. At the left bottom, is a boy with open arms, wearing a Santa hat. Just behind him a girl holds a beautiful gift box. In the background, two family scenes, showing the excitement and joy of giving and receiving gifts.

Finland

Date of Issue : 23 October 2014

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Happy Deepawali

Wishing you all a very Happy 

and 

Prosperous Deepawali !!

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Festivals of India - Dussehra

 

Greetings on Dussehra

 

Today is Dussehra also known as  Vijayadashami  or Tenth day of Navratri or Durgotsav is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in various forms, across Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The name Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara literally means Dashanan ravan (Name of devil & in short Dasha and Hara (defeat)) referring to Lord Rama's victory over the ten-headed demon king Ravana.The day also marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the demons Mahishasur. The triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, marking the victory of good over evil.

Greetings to all the Readers on the festive occasion Vijay Dashmi.

Club News

Special Cover

A special cover was released by Mr. K.K.Sharma, UT, ADVISER. Chandigarh on the occasion of Wild Life Week at Kansal Forest Rest House.

- Rakesh Walia – Chandigarh : email : rakeshwaliastamps@gmail.com

Rajasthan State is well known for its Art, Architecture , Culture, Religion etc and this Heritage is well honoured and publicized by Philately by way of Stamps, Special Cover and Cancellations from time to time. In line of this good practice, one more important event has happened which was befitting to be co-memorated by India Posts. A Jain Temple with excellent Historical Background , Sculpture and Architecture situated at Ladnun has completed 1000 years of its inception and a grand function is organised from 1st to 8th Oct 2014 at Ladnun..

Philatelic Society of Rajasthan has requested India Posts , Rajasthan Circle to provide special cover with special cancellation and ‘my stamp’ on world famous Saraswati Statue situated in temple on the occasion. The Special cover was released on 1st Oct 2014 afternoon 3.00 O'clock by SSP , Nagaur City , Sh M L Rajpurohit , India Posts , General Secretary , Philatelic Society of Rajasthan, Mr Rajesh Paharia and Secretary , Ladnun Bara Jain mandir Trust Sh Subhash Patni at Ladnun PO. Members of Philatelic Socity of Rajasthan , Ladnun Bara Jain Mandir trust and India Post employees along with press representatives were present there.

Late evening about 9.00 O'clock  , Local MLA Sh Manohar Singh and President , Ladnun Bara Jain Mandir Trust Sh M P Patni re-released it for sale at venue which was covered live by Paras Channel and Ahimsa channel.

The cover with special 'Saraswati MY Stamp' of Rs 25.00 along with information sheet is available at Rs 35.00 per cover and with regular 5 Rs stamp and information sheet  at Rs 15.00 per cover. Postage at actuals is extra.

- Rajesh Paharia – Jaipur : email : shreetotal@gmail.com

 

 

New Meghdoot Cards by India Post

India Post recently released following new meghdoot cards.

: Timir R. Shah - Vadodara

 

Auction

ITS Postal Auction No.66

To download a detailed list of "ITS Postal Auction No.66" with 130 Lots of Indian stamps, Miniature Sheets, Sheet-lets with thematic sets from overseas visit http://www.scribd.com/doc/240642322/ITS-Postal-Auction-No-66-Last-Date-30-10-2014 And check some possible scans at http://www.flickr.com/photos/its_offers/

Last date to send your bids is 30th October 2014. Suraj Jaitly      Mobile: +91 98728 51244
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Baekje Cultural Festival

 

Date of Issue : 21 August 2014

 

Korea Post is to issue a new series of commemorative stamps on occasion of the 60^th anniversary of Baekje Cultural Festival that will be held from September 26 to October 5, 2014 for 10 days in and around Buyeo-gun and Gongju city in Chungcheongnam-do.

Initiated by local residents, the Baekje Cultural Festival, now stretching beyond its local boundaries, has become a world cultural festival over the last 60 years. The festival is also a reminder of the cultural power of the Kingdom which had developed and spread its ancient culture to neighboring countries through international exchange.

The abundance of endless rice fields provided the basis of Baekje’s rich culture and created “the Great Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje” regarded as the essence of Baekje’s culture, “Gold Diadem Ornaments” resembling a blazing flame, “the Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site” boasting a one-of-a-kind and refined beauty and “the Rock-carved Buddha Triad” carved with a simple and genial smile.

 

Club News

Flags – Short Hand of History

An Exhibition on the Indian National Flag

Curated by Sekhar Chakrabarti

14 – 20 August 2014

Venue : Abanindranath  Tagore Gallery, ICCR, 9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata

Inauguration : 14 august 2014 at 5 PM

Kolkata Regional Centre of the ICCR, Govt. of India is hosting a unique exhibition from 14 - 20 August 2014 on the Indian National Flag in commemoration of the 68th anniversary of its adoption. The exhibition curated by noted philatelist Shri Sekhar Chakrabarti, features a rich collection of the National Flag symbol on myriad objects sourced from a plethora of expected and unexpected sources that are pieced together to reconstruct the history and the evolution of the National Flag.

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