Marriage for All
Date of Issue : 1 July 2022
Dehradun July 2022
Vol. XV Issue No. 175
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The design of stamp ‘ Marriage For All ‘ by Swiss Post shows
balloons in the colours of the familiar rainbow flag rising into the sky.
Releasing balloons is a typical custom at many weddings, with the cards they
carry generally sending congratulations to the new couple far and wide.
Fittingly, the cards for the design say "YES: in all four national
languages.
Editorial….
Dear Reader,
I am pleased to release July 2022 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. This is the first issue of Monsoon season and giving the gift of a series of articles on Indian Himalayan Birds by noted philatelist Shri M. Lokeswara Rao.The most famous festival Rath Yatra or Car Festival Puri commenced on the Friday, 1 July 2022 and Return Car Festival or 'Bahuda Jatra' falls on Saturday, 9 July 2022. Greetings to all the Readers on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra. Also known as Chariot Festival or Car festival, this is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals of Orissa as well as the country. On this occasion I am giving a very special article on Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra by Dr Bibhudutta Mishra. The date of the festival usually falls between Last week of June or first week of July, on the onset of Monsoon . I am sure Readers would love to read this special Monsoon issue. Please send your feedback and give your suggestions. Enjoy this issue and have a very good time !
This is all for this month. More in the next issue. Happy Collecting!
Contents
§ Editorial
§ From the Desk of
Naresh Agrawal
§ Recent Indian
Issues
§ In
The News
§ Book
Review
§ Letter
to the Editor
§ Thematic
Watch
§ Specialized
Section
§ Beginners’
Section
§ New Issues from
Other Countries
§ Shimla Diary
§ Philatelic Clubs
and Society
§ Blogs &
Websites on Philately
§ Current
Philatelic Magazines & Newsletters
PHILATELIC COMMISSIONER: A HIGHLY RESPONSIBLE
VOLUNTRY SERVICE
Role
of commissioners in exhibiting abroad in FIP exhibitions is undoubtedly highly
appreciable. The work is highly challenging and tough as collecting
applications, processing and forwarding those, then collecting exhibits and
getting clearances from different departments, carrying exhibits to the
destination country, ensure that those are properly displayed, collecting back,
getting all clearances and finally delivering back to exhibitor along with all
awards, medals, pal mares etc… Certainly sounds very easy but a great
responsibility. On the other hand exhibitor hands over his cherished and precious treasure to him with utmost
faith and keeping in mind that
commissioner is the most responsible,
sincere and dedicated person.
Well,
role duties and responsibilities of commissioner must have been well thought and
laid down by PCI under recommendation from FIP. It is expected that
commissioner will adhere to all perfectly without and negligence or even
slightest of carelessness. His communication with all concerned specially the
exhibitor is perfect, timely and clear.
But,
man is a man. Error is bound to happen. Slackness sometimes overpower.
Travelling fatigue and health issues are the common. But expectations of
exhibitors are much more than this. I personally feel very disappointed when
commissioners fail to respond timely. Their reasons may be valid. After all
this work is voluntary. Commissioners are not paid for this. Philatelists have
different notions about the commissioners visit abroad. Yes, they do get opportunity to go abroad but
they hardly find sufficient and leisure time to move around there. They go
there with a task in hand. They actually act as an ambassador of the country
they represent. They are not just messengers as they are thought to be.
Well,
as I said above, communication and that to proper and meaningful and friendly
communication is an utmost requirement
of a commissioner. He has to be clear, polite, friendly, time bound, honest and
skilful in his communication with exhibitors. Sometimes his failing in properly
communication hurts exhibitor. Delayed delivery of exhibits after those are
brought back is common and need to be understood by exhibitors as this is not
just a small job. After coming back commissioner need to communicate with
exhibitors that his / her exhibit has been brought back safely along with
awards, medals, pal mares etc. and would
delivered back in so and so time. It is found that some of the commissioners lack
this. This genuinely inculcate disappointment amongst the exhibitors who are
anxious to have the all these back in their hands at the earliest. Further,
ensuring that all these things are delivered back/ posted well packed.
After
doing all the good job, the finishing is not good. It’s like reaching 99 and
missing a century. Commissioner needs to
look in to this aspect very seriously and carefully. PCI which appoints commissioners
need to train, ascertain and periodically evaluate the works done by
commissioners. A separate cell should be formed which will look after the
lapses, grievances of the members and exhibitors so that there is no grievance amongst the philatelists
and if at all any arises, is redressed immediately. In fact, proper
communication is a must. It has been seen that sometimes the exhibitors
are not delivered the medals, the palmares, the award certificate or else the
exhibits which are so badly loved by exhibitors are not that carefully and
nicely packed. PCI needs to look in to this matter.
In
nut shell, genuine problems occur but commissioners are always answerable. So, proper communication and genuine effort
to find out solution to any problem is the only way out which will create an
atmosphere of harmony, healthy friendship, fellowship and of course, over all
enjoyment of philately which is not merely collection and display of stamps but
having a strong bond of friendship and brotherhood.
: Naresh Agrawal : email : nareshkumar1992@yahoo.co.in
Whatsapp : 9425530514
Recent Indian Issues
1 May 2022 : Delhi University Centenary Year – Rs 5
14 June 2022 : Mumbai Samachar – Rs 5
29 June 2022 : Karpatri Maharaj – Rs 5
New Special Covers
21 June 2022 :
International Day of Yoga : Mangalore , Dibrugarh, New Delhi, Ajmer, Chennai
In the
News
CAPEX 2022 AWARDS
: Indian winners
Heartiest
Congratulations !
1. Piyush Khaitan 2. Jaagruthi Adka 3. Dinesh Chandra Sharma 4.Capt Vijay Wadhwa 5. Pravesh Kumar Gupta 6. Paramasivam Srinivasan 7. Lokeswra Rao Madiraju 8.Markand Dave 9. Raunak Dutta
List of Indian
Winners
Piyush Khaitan : The Birth of Airmail –
The First Aerial Post at Allahabad – 18 February 1911 AE 88
Piyush Khaitan
: Indian
mail via Airship & Catapult flights AE
88
Jaagruthi Adka : Olympics-Bird’s Eye View YO
(B) 80
Dinesh Chandra Sharma : Olympic Flame and Torch Relay
TH 78
Capt Vijay Wa hwa
: Evolution of Beaks TH 77
Paramasivam Srinivasan : The World of the Flamingos TH 76
Capt Vijay Wadhwa : Above & Beyond TH 76
Raunak Dutta
: A
Safari through the Kaziranga National Park TH
76
Parvesh Kumar Gupta Prince of Wales Camp PH 75
Prathmesh Patel
: Railway TH 67
Shruthikaa Balaji : Gandhi Through The Eyes of
Commonwealth Countries YO (A)
67
Akhil Kumar : Horse: The Most Omnipresent Animal TH
65
Capt Vijay Wadhwa : The Pigeon OP
71
Akhil Kumar : Bird Discovered on Cover TH
61
Mrugank Divekar : Life of Owls TH 60
Literature Class
Lokeswara Rao Madiraju : Buddhism on stamps Printed
philatelic books - Large Silver
Medal
Lokeswra Rao Madiraju : Great Britain: Postal cancellation of post office numbers of
England and Wales on Penny Red Digital philatelic books - Silver
Medal
Markand Dave : Royal Philatelic Society London –
Activities in India Printed philatelic books - Silver
Medal
Dinesh Chandra Sharma : Olympic Flame and Torch Relay Printed philatelic books - Silver Bronze Medal
View : Exhibit
List
View : Literature
Exhibit List
- Angeet Suri, National Commissioner for India :
CAPEX 2022
World’s highest
post office in Himachal Pradesh gets letterboxed-shaped office
World's highest post office in Spiti gets renovated in
letterbox-shaped structure. (Photo: India Today)
The world’s highest post
office at Hikkim in Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh has now got a new look.
It has taken the shape of a letterbox to attract tourists.
The world's highest post
office began its operations in Hikkim village since 1983 and is located at
14,567 feet above sea level.
The letterbox-shaped post
office was inaugurated by Vandita Kaul, Chief Post Master General, Himachal
Circle, Indian Postal Department, while Assistant Deputy Commissioner Abhishek
Verma was the guest of honor.
Kaul said, “There is no post
office in the country like the one here. It is the center of attraction in
itself. Tourists from around the world send letters to their near and dear ones
from the Hikkimi Post Office. It will also prove to be very important from the
point of view of tourism.”
While, ADC Lahaul Spiti
Abhishek Verma said that Hikkim's post office is also one of the favorite
places of tourists in Spiti. “Now tourists will also like the post office
running in the shape of this letter box. This new record has been set in
Langcha Panchayat,” Verma said.
Source : India
Today
Postman who covers 32 km daily in Lahaul gets Meghdoot Award
New Delhi, June 28
Prem Lal, a postman from Himachal Pradesh, who covers 32 km daily to give mail to people in the far reaches of Lahaul, today bagged the prestigious Meghdoot Award of the Department of Posts.Instituted in 1984, the award is the highest recognition of the Department of Posts at the national level for overall performance and excellence of its employees. This award is conferred in eight separate categories and carries a medallion, certificate and a cash award of Rs 21,000.
Elated at
the recognition presented by Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Prem Lal
pledged to keep working for the people of his area.Posted as a mail runner in
Mandi division, Prem Lal covers the Udaipur Shalgran Mail Line of Lahaul, which
spans a distance of 32 km. His work involves moving across difficult terrains
at an altitude of over 9,000 feet.
Source : The Tribune
New
Stamp Booklet
 |
The stamp
booklet was released on 21 June at Mumbai GPO on Musical Instruments of
Wandering Minstrels. The stamps inside the booklet were originally released in
India in the year 2020 by India Post.
These pocket
size booklets contain detachable mint stamps worth Rs.240/- i.e. 4 se-tenants
of each of the 6 instruments. The cost of the booklet is just Rs.350/- and are
available for sale in all the Six Philatelic Bureaus under the Circle i.e.
Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nashik, Nagpur, Pune, and Panaji. Those who are interested
may contact the nearest bureau.
New Special Cancellation
On the occasion of Netrostav a special
cancellation was released by His Holiness
Sankaracharya of Shree Gobardhan Peeth, Puri - Shri Nischalananda
Saraswati Maharaj on 29.06.2022 at 11.00 hrs in presence of, among others,
Peeth functionaries, Shri B B Mohanty, SPOs Puri Division, Shri Pritish Swain,
Sr Branch Manager, IPPB, Puri Branch and visitors to the Peeth . SPOs Puri
Puri Rath Yatra
: 1 July 2022 Special Cancellations
released at different Postal Divisions of Orissa
Special
Cancellation on International Yoga Day
On 21 June a
special cancellation was released by different postal circles of India Post to
mark ‘International Day of Yoga’.
New Book - The Handbook of Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India Released….
Book
Available on : Amazon
The
Handbook of Permanent Pictorial Cancellations was released in a joint meeting
of Karnataka Philatelic Society and Royal Philatelic Society London - Bangalore
Chapter today, 3rd July 2022 at Bangalore.
Recent International Stamp
Exhibitions
Cape Town
2022 International Stamp Exhibition
Mr. Shakil Ahmed is Indian National Commissioner for the Cape Town 2022. Exhibition Classes: Traditional, Postal History, Aerophilately, Postal Stationery, Revenue, Thematic, Open, Modern Philately, One Frame, Philatelic Literature and Picture Postcards only)
Shakil Ahmed : Email: ahmedshakil99@gmail.com : (M)
+91-9437225760 / +91-7008025663
Visit : https://capetown2022.org/
LIBEREC 2022
European
Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon “LIBEREC 2022”
is organized by Svaz českých filatelistů, z.s. (Union of Czech
Philatelists) in cooperation with club “Evropská výstava poštovních známek
LIBEREC 2022, z.s.”, established for this purpose under FEPA patronage and with FIP recognition.
Venue: Wellness Hotel Babylon https://www.hotelbabylon.cz/en/
Date: October 13th –
16th,
2022
Exhibition
size: 1200 exhibition frames
European Stamp Exhibition and Polar Salon LIBEREC 2022 : IREX
Visit : https://www.liberec2022.eu/en/aktuality-en/
IBRA 2023 and 33st International Stamp Fair will
be held at Hall 1 and 2, Messe Essen, Germany from 25 to 28 May, 2023. Mr.
Madhukar Jhingan has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the
IBRA 2023.
Madhukar Jhingan : Email:
mj@stampsofindia.com
(M) +91-9811160965
SIPA AMRITPEX 2022
SIPA is glad to announce that our next National Level Philatelic Exhiniton will be at Olympia Technology Park, Guindy, Chennai 600 032 from 13th August 2022 to 15th August 2022.
You can download the Prospectus and Application form from SIPA Website .You can post Application Form to SIPA Office duly filled in. You can also download the Dealers Application form and post it to SIPA Office duly filled in. Stall Nos. 1 to 23 are Corporate Stalls and Stall Nos. B1 to B7 are Basic Stalls
Important Dates
Release of Prospectus and Application Form : 31/05/2022
Last Date of Receipt of Application Form : 27/07/2022
Intimation of acceptance of Entries : 30/07/2022
Last Date of Receipt of Exhibits : 10/08/2022
Exhibition Dates from 13th August 2022 to 15th August 2022 from 10 A.M to 7 P.M
Corresponding Address
SOUTH INDIA PHILATELISTS' ASSOCIATION
# 76 (Old No. 41) Perianna Maistry
Street (1st Floor) Periamet,
Chennai - 600 003.
Mobile : 9840423567, 9444491111
Visit : http://www.sipa.net.in/exhibition.html
ANDHRAPEX- 2022
A state level philatelic exhibition will
be organized by the Andhtra Postal Circle in October 2022 at Vishakhapatnam.
Visit : andhrapex2022.blogspot.com
HYPEX – Diamond 2022
Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society
is going to organize an exhibition of stamps ,coins, notes and other
collectibles from 19 to 21 November 2022. For more details plz contact : Shri
Prakash Agrawal Ph. 9346777206 email : spagarwaal07@gmail.com
News from India Post
News from Philatelic Clubs
and Societies
Philatelic
Exhibiting Workshop, Bengaluru, 16th June 2022
Philatelic Workshop on Latest Trends in Exhibiting
Conducted by: Mr. Madhukar Jhingan Bengaluru, 16 June 2022
26 philatelists participated in this workshop organised by The Khaitan Foundation . This was conducted by Mr. Madhukar Jhingan, and Mr. Naveein OC . Mr. Jhingan is one of the 13 National Commissioners accredited by the PCI, and has organized large Philatelic Exhibitions and authored several philatelic publications. He has also served as juror and representative in international conferences and delegations.
-Dharmdev Maurya, Bangalore
A Special cover was released by CPMG Ms. J. Charukeshi at The Heritage School, Kolkata on the occasion of the Foundation Day on 25th June 2022, commemorating 20 years of educational excellence. Chief guest for the occasion was Swami Atmaprtyananda ji Maharaj, Pro chancellor, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute.
The Guest of Honour was Ms. J. Charukeshi, Chief Post Master General,
West Bengal circle. A Philatelic
exhibition was also held on this occasion to introduce students to the
wonderful world of stamps.
-Eeshita Basu Roy, Kolkata
Book Review
By Naresh Agrawal
Philately Its glorious Past and Uncertain Future By
Anil Dhir
Philately Its glorious Past and Uncertain Future By Anil Dhir : ISBN
No.978-93-81794-70-8 :: Pages : 210 : Type Paperback Price : Rs 400 : Published
By Amadeus Press : Available at Flipkart and Amazon or contact Anil Dhir email
: anildhir2k5@hotmail.com Whatsappp No. 9861020747
The book titled ‘ : “Philately: It’s Glorious Past and Uncertain Future” is a Festschrift Volume in the honour of renowned philatelist of Orissa and Founder President of Eastern India Philatelists’ Association, Shri Bijayshree Routray.
The book is framed in two parts. The first
part of the book has comprehensive 12 chapters comprising articles of
philatelic interest namely Evolution of stamp Clubs and societies, Famous stamp
thefts, cancelled to order, Profiles of eminent philatelists, Forgeries and
forgers, Nagaland illegal issues, Free Tibet stamps and unusual stamps,
Pre-issues, Future of philately. These articles have been selected very carefully
and written in very concise and simple language. All these articles reveal
everything in detail about several aspects of philately. The chapter on Forgeries
is interesting and explains how the forgeries were created. Pre-Issue stamps
are one of the most serious and controversial issues in Indian philately A
special chapter has been given on Pre - Issue Stamps.
There are two more interesting chapters on
Nagaland Illegal issues and Free Tibet stamps Every stamp collector would like
to know about these stamps. The chapter on Eminent Indian Philatelists is a
genuine tribute to about 27 Indian philatelists who served Indian philately in
different ways and are inspiration for the generations to come. A must-read
chapter.
The second part is memorials and testimonials
from philatelists over the country who have written wonderful and emotive
pieces. Mr. Routray besides being a very prolific philatelist was also an
academician and politician. He had been awarded the Gold Medal in Geography and
for some years even taught the Iconic Ravenshaw College at Cuttack. A very
learned man, he was known for his scholarly aptitude and during the course of
his long political career, he was the Minister for Forests &
Environments, Health, Revenue etc. The Festschrift book is a fitting tribute to
this great personality. Rarely we find such books on philately which is
dedicated for the remembrance of philatelists.
The book has many interesting articles on the
past and present of Philately in a world perspective, with special reference to
the Indian context. It is treasure of knowledge and memorabilia of a great
philatelist. Every philatelist and stamp lover would love to read and treasure
it. It is a very good book reference book for every philatelist and philatelic
library as one can get so much information from the articles on various topics
of philately.
There is no strong reason to criticize this
book in any way intended for the service of philatelic fraternity. Nice layout
and design, simple and easily understandable text, printed on good paper, has
wide coverage of interesting philatelic topics to cater to every philatelist
whether new or old.
All in all, a great book highly recommended
for genuine stamp lovers and philatelists who love philately and philatelists.
About the Author
Anil Dhir is a renowned philatelist, a prolific writer, historian and a social worker. He has written several books on stamps stamps and postal history. His short film and book ‘The Last Post’ was highly appreciated. He is a life member of Eastern India Philatelists’ association. He has been conferred as a Fellow if the Philatelic Congress of India in 2021.He has an excellent collection of Mourning Covers, Indian Classics and Indian States. He is also a Life member of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage and has undertaken many projects for them. He directed and produced award winning short film The Last Post. He has participated in many philatelic exhibitions and won awards for his books and exhibits.
-Naresh Agrawal
Letter to the Editor
Dear Jeevan Jyotiji,
Big Bouquet of flowers to you for one more excellent, informative,
educative and very well done issue. Reading it, I am happy to say "A thing
of beauty is a joy forever."
Your editorial is an eye-opener!!
Once again thank you.
Prakash Mody, Toronto, Canada.
What Thematics are all about….
Source : Stamp
Lover
I am starting a series on Birds for the Bird Lovers and
Thematic Philatelists ‘Indian Himalayan
Birds on Stamps and Postcards’ by noted philatelist Shri M.Lokeswara
Rao - Editor
India Himalayan Birds on Stamps and
Save India Himalayan Birds….
Part I
-M.Lokewara Rao, IFS (Retd.) PCCF and Head of Forest Force (Retd)
A mountain range is a group or chain of mountains that are close together. Mountain ranges are usually separated from other mountain ranges by passes and rivers. The greatest mountain ranges are the Himalayas in Asia. Andes in South America and Alps in south central Europe. The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world. The Andes are the second highest Mountain Range in the world. Alps in South Central Europe in Europe are one of the largest and highest mountain ranges in the world.
The postage stamp is a true ambassador of human history, culture and civilization, because its form and function give it freedom of movement and the ability to transmit information all over world/ The promotion of philatelic themes like Himalayas that deal with the natural beauties and richness of Himalayas, Department of Posts of different countries have issued philatelic-postal items, in which images of the glaciers , peaks and mountains and lakes of Himalayas are found, consider to be part of natural capital and also part of the cultural heritage of the world, to propagate conservation and environment awareness among the people for protection of Himalayas. Young people can come into direct contact with the described philatelic pieces (postal stamps and first day covers), and thus can fully understand the importance of Himalayas and its protection and save from climate change.
Himalayas map:source www.worldatlas.com/mountains/the-himalayas.html)
and 2022 India Himalaya stamp
The Himalayas are the greatest mountain system in Asia and one of the planet’s youngest mountains. The Himalayas are considered as the world’s youngest, tallest, and most populated mountain systems. Over 30 peaks in the Himalayas are over 24,000 ft/7315m high. The term ‘Himalaya’ literally means the ‘Abode of Snow’ and has been derived from a combination of two Sanskrit words, ‘Hima’ which means ‘snow’ and ‘Alaya’ which means ‘Abode’. The Himalayas act as a mighty barrier between the Tibetan Plateau in the north and the Indian subcontinent in the south They form a 1,500 mile (2400km)broad crescent through North-eastern Pakistan, Northern India, Southern Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, China and Bhutan..The Himalayas are bounded by the Tibetan Plateau in the north; the 800km long Hindu Kush and 500km long Karakoram Mountain ranges in the northwest; and by the vast Indo-Gangetic Plains in the south. The mighty Himalayan Mountain Range covers an area of about 595,000 sq. km. and a major portion of the Himalayan Mountain Range is occupied by the countries of Nepal, Bhutan, and India, though some parts of this massive mountain range are also occupied by China as well as by Pakistan. The range has some of the planet's highest peaks, including the highest, Mount Everest. Over 100 peaks exceeding 7,200 m (23,600 ft) in elevation lie in the Himalayas. By contrast, the highest peak outside Asia (Aconcagua, in the Andes) is 6,961 m (22,838 ft) tall including Mount Everest, Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, etc.
The Himalayan
Mountains are also referred to as the “Third
Pole'' as these mountains contain the third-largest deposition of ice and
snow on the planet after the Arctic
and the Antarctic regions. It is
estimated that there are more than 15,000 glaciers
in the Himalayas including the Gangotri, Khumbu, Langtang, Yamunotri, and Zemu
glaciers. The Himalayan Mountains contain a series of parallel mountain ranges
which include the Tibetan Himalayas, the Greater Himalayas, the Lesser
Himalayas, and the Siwalik ranges. From the west to east direction, the
Himalayan Mountains are further divided into three regions namely, the Western,
Central, and Eastern Himalayas.The Indian Himalayan Region is spread across 13 Indian States/Union Territories
namely Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal
Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Assam and West
Bengal, stretching across 2500 km.
The Himalayan mountain system contributes 10% of the world's
bird species and about 8% of the world’s bird species breed in this region.
However, bird species are not evenly distributed from the East to West
Himalayan region. More than 1000 species are known from the Himalayas making it
a very diverse mountain range only second to the Andes. The high species
diversity in the Himalayas is due to species turnover associated with
elevational variation in habitat, as well as variation in species composition
along the range. In Himalaya, a maximum number of bird species are found in
2C–Central Himalaya (N=611) followed by 2B-West Himalaya (N=566), 2D-East
Himalaya (N=539), and 2A-North West Himalaya (N=524).
The documented checklist of birds in Indian Himalaya
comprises a total of 940 species belonging to 401 genera from 94 families under
23 orders with their distribution in biotic provinces in the region. It was
found that some 361 species are found in the biogeographic zone
(1)–Trans-Himalaya and 887 species are found in the biogeographic zone
(2)–Himalaya. However, 41 species were found which are restricted to only
Trans-Himalayan Region, and 569 species were found only restricted to Himalayan
Zone. Some 295 species were reported from both Trans Himalaya (1) and Himalaya
(2). In Trans Himalaya, among the different biotic provinces, maximum species
of birds are found in 1A-Ladakh Mountains (N=247) followed by 1B-Tibetan
Plateau (N=182) and 1C-Sikkim Himalaya (N=147) (Fig. 1). In Himalaya, a maximum
number of bird species are found in 2C–Central Himalaya (N=611) followed by
2B-West Himalaya (N=566), 2D-East Himalaya (N=539), and 2A-North West Himalaya
(N=524) as per Faunal Diversity of Indian Himalaya, 2018, Published by the
Director, Zool. Survey of India, Kolkata. However, the Himalayan avifauna is
predominantly composed of immigrants, from both the Palearctic and Oriental
zoogeographical regions, with very little speciation in situ.
Apart from hobby, philately enriches people's knowledge. Postage stamps and philatelic products are both a powerful conservation and advocacy tool, as they can circulate widely in the world to create awareness among the people especially children to reduce the carbon footprints and to protect and conserve Bird habitat from destruction and from climate change for the benefit of future generations. India, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan and China and other countries' postal departments have released philatelic material about Himalayan Birds to educate and to create awareness among people for protection and conservation of Mount Everest world heritage from pollution and climate change.Countries all over the world issue two kinds of postal stamps. One is called ‘definitive series’, the printing of which is unlimited and is meant for day-to-day use. The other type of stamp is the ‘commemorative stamp’ of which only a limited number is printed. So collectors all over the world wait for these stamps of different subjects.
In 1968, a set of four commemorative stamps of birds were released viz. Red Billed Blue magpie (Urocissa erythrorhyncha) Brown Fronted woodpecker (Dendrocopus auriceps), White Brood Scimitar Babbler (Pomathorhinus schisticeps) and Crimson sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja).
1968 commemorative stamps. Red
Billed Blue magpie (Urocissa erythrorhyncha) Brown Fronted woodpecker
(Dendrocopus auriceps), White Brood Scimitar Babbler (Pomathorhinus
schisticeps) and Crimson sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja).
Red Billed
Blue Magpie (Urocissa
crythrorhyncha)This blue bird is about the size of
a pigeon with the two central feathers of the tail 15 to 17 inches long. The
head, neck and breast are black and underparts greyish white. The tail feathers
are tipped white. The bill and the legs are crimson. The male and the female
are alike. It is found throughout the Himalayas, upto an altitude of about
10,000 feet. This magpie is, a common bird at all West Himalayan hill stations.
Its flight is noisy and slow, but with the long tail spread, a party in flight
makes a charming spectacle.Brown Fronted woodpecker(Dendrocopos
auriceps) This hill bird is about 8 inches
long and is common in the forests of Western Himalayas, at elevations between
2000 and 7000 feet. Its back is cross-barred black and white. There is a red
patch under the tail. The crown in the male is golden-brown in front, crimson
behind. The female lacks these colours on its head. White Brood Scimitar Babbler (Pomathorhinus schisticeps)
A dark-brown bird with white throat and breast, prominent white eye-brows and curved pointed yellow bill, it is found in forested country throughout India. It is a medium-sized bird of a length slightly over 8 inches, the male and the female being alike. It is a shy bird, usually rummaging on the 'ground under dense under- growth for insects and grubs. Its flight is feeble and ill sustained. The male bird's call is flute-like with 4 notes.Crimson sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja)Of the size of a sparrow, this is a brilliantly coloured, purple, green and crimson sunbird, with a long pointed metallic green' tail and a distinctive yellow rump. It is found in moist evergreen forests throughout India. It flits about restlessly like a gem in the sunshine among shrubs, sometimes hanging upside down to probe into flowers for nectar. It also feeds on insects and spiders.
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 recognized
the importance of wildlife. In 1975, a
second series of commemorative stamps was issued by India Post showing Black
Headed oriole (Oriolus xanthornus), Western tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus)
and Monal pheasant (Lophophorus impejanus).
Blackheaded Oriole (Oriolus
Xanthornus)This is a brilliant golden yellow and black bird about the size of a thrush. The male
and the female are more or less alike but in the female the upper plumage is
tinged with greenish colour.Distributed
in southern Asia, up to about 1,000m in the Himalayan foothills. The birds make a charming scene as they move about in the
green foliage or dart from one tree to another, the brilliant plumage flashing
gold in the sun. It is usually silent in winter, but its mellow fluty calls are
increasingly on the air with the advance of warm weather which is the nesting
season. Its food consists chiefly of fruits, insects and nectar of flowers.
Western
Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) It
is one of the most colourful of the four species of tragopan or Horned Pheasant
that inhabits the Himalayas at altitudes ranging from 1300 metres in winter to
3500 metres, in summer. The brilliantly plumaged cock tragopans have two long
brightly coloured fleshy horns one above each side, which are erected during
courtship. A brightly coloured wattle or 'bib' of naked skin adorns its throat
and is also expanded at the same time. The species depicted here is
distinguished from the other three by its white-spotted black underparts. The
hen is a soberly clad brown bird with white streaks in her upper plumage.
Tragopans are highly prized by sportsmen and hunting and trapping has reduced
their numbers to the verge of extinction in some areas. Therefore, all tragopan
species have now been officially placed on the list of endangered species in
India and are totally protected by law
India 1975 Western tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) a Monal pheasant (Lophophorus impejanus).Black Headed oriole (Oriolus xanthornus)
Himalayan Monal (Lopliophorus impejamus) The male, though rather heavily built and dumpy, is distinguished by his highly refulgent metallic black plumage. This makes the Monal one of the most spectacular pheasants. In marked contrast, the hen is a plain-looking mottled brown bird with a short tuft on the head and white throat. This pheasant is found throughout the Himalayan ranges at altitudes of 500 to 2500 metres. He has powerful legs and stout curved bills with which it digs vigorously for its food of roots and tubers, often in deep snow. The male has a wild ringing whistling call. As with the Tragopan, trapping has depleted its numbers in many of its habitats to an alarming extent, and the bird is now strictly protected by the game laws of most Himalayan States.
White winged Wood Duck
(Asarcornis scutulata) is an endangered species population decreasing India
post released stamp in 1985 and Great Hornbill stamp was released in 1983 on the eve of Centenary of Bombay
Natural History Society 1883-1983.
White Winged
Wood Duck (Cairina scutulata) it
is distributed in some districts of
Assam and also the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh, the bird was declared
to be one of the most threatened species of the ducks of North Eastern India,
by the Indian Wild Life Board and was placed on the special protected list. The
primary factor affecting the population of the 'Wood Duck is the disturbance
and destruction of the rainforest habitat.
The Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)stamp was released in 1983 on the eve of Centenary of Bombay Natural History Society 1883-1983 and in 2013, on the eve of 50 years of Nagaland Great Hornbill is depicted on the stamp. Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)The great hornbill is native to the forests of India, Bhutan, Nepal, mainland Southeast Asia and Sumatra.Its distribution is fragmented in the Western Ghats and in the foothills of the Himalayas.
1983
Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis), 2013 50 years of Nagaland Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) and India 1985 White Winged
Wood Duck (Cairina scutulata)
The great hornbill (Buceros bicornis), also known as the
concave-casqued hornbill, great Indian hornbill or great pied hornbill, is one
of the larger members of the hornbill family.
It is predominantly frugivorous, but also preys on small mammals, reptiles
and birds. It has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2018.
In 1992 and four stamps
of birds of prey endangered species depicting Osprey (Pandion haliateus), Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), Bearded vulture (Gypoetus barbatus) and Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetas) were issued by India Post.
1992 Osprey (Pandion haliateus), Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrines), Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetas)and Bearded vulture (Gypoetus barbatus)
Osprey (Pandionhaliaetus haliaetus):A handsome, water frequenting, fish eating, non-resident hawk. It is seen in winter throughout the Indian Union. It breeds in Europe but is said to breed in small numbers along the Himalayas.Peregrine falcon (Falco Peregrinus): This powerful, streamlined falcon prefers steep rugged bills. It flies swiftly and hurls itself at its prey at tremendous speed.It breeds in the entire Indian Union except the desert and semi-desert areas.Golden eagle (Aquila Chysetos Daphanea)This majestic, large and powerful eagle with a wingspan of over 6 feet prefers desolate and rugged mountain sites with crags and precipices.It is found at altitudes of 1850 to 5500 metres from Western Himalayas to Eastern Assam.Bearded vulture (Gypaetus Barbatus Aureus)A large, impressive, eagle-like vulture with an over 9 ft. wingspan, a beard of stiff, bristle like feathers.It is found in the Himalayas from Ladakh, Kashmir to NE Assam, at elevations of 1200 to 4000 metres
In 1996 under Himalayan Ecology series, stamps of (Blood Pheasant) Ithaginis Cruentus were issued. Ithaginis Cruentus, is found in the Himalayas East of Nepal.The bird is gregarious, a strong runner, rarely flying. Its habitat is steep hill forest, bamboo, rhododendron and juniper scrub and it prefers snow covered areas.
India 1996 Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis
Cruentus),Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus gallus)
The Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus
gallus) stamp was released on the
occasion of XX World Poultry Congress was organised by World Poultry Science
Association at New Delhi in 1996.This issue commemorating the Poultry Congress features the Gallus gallus Linn, the IRed Jungle Fowl. The Red Junglefowl is found from
the western Himalayas to Southern China, and throughout Southeast Asia. its
population is decreasing because of loss of its habitats and . Many have fallen
prey to unscrupulous poachers due to the bird's ground-dwelling habit.
To be contd. in next issue….
- M.Lokeswara Rao : email : madirajul@gmail.com
M. Lokeswara Rao IFS (Retd) has
worked as a Civil Servant, belongs to 1983 batch of Indian Forest Service and
retired as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force in
Nagaland, India. He received Biodiversity award, Tiger land film Festival for
his work on Amur Falcon conservation and Nagaland has been declared as Amur
Falcon Capital of the World when he was Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
and Head of Forest Force.
He received various awards in different philatelic exhibitions both
National and International for his themes “Orchids”, “Buddhism”, “Great
Britain: Post offices cancellations on Penny Red”. His book Buddhism on Stamps well received all
over the world. His book set Asia book of Records and India Book of Record for
maximum Philatelic materials used in the Book Buddhism on stamps. He received
Large Silver medal for his Literature Exhibit Buddhism on stamps in Great American
Stamp Show 2021 USA and Silver in PhilaNippon 2021 Japan. He also authored to
different research papers and authored book “Biodiversity of World “based on
Philately and “Conservation through Forest Conservation Act”. His articles on
various philately subject appeared in different magazines and Newspapers in
India and abroad. He has also written a book Plant Biodiversity of the World
based on philately .
Jagannath Rath Yatra is more than five thousand years old. Rath Yatra or Jatra is the celebration of the Lord Jagannath, who is believed to be the Lord of Universe and his journey towards his aunt's house. Traditionally the Rath Yatra festival is celebrated annually in Puri, Odisha. During this world-renowned festival, Lord Jagannatha is worshipped along with his brother lord Balabhadra and sister Devi Subhadra. This year great festival of Rath Yatra was recently held on 1st July . On this occasion, I am pleased to publish a special article by Dr Bibhudutta Mishra on ‘Master of Universe, Lord Jagannath’ - Editor
Lord Jagannath
SOVEREIGN MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE
Through postage stationery and stamps
-By Dr Bibhudutta Mishra
The Purushottam Kshetra, Puri, Odisha is one of the Dhammas the sacred temple of the deity Lord Jagannath and the pilgrimage site for most the Hindu devotees. Considered one of the Avatar of God Vishnu, the main temple SRIMANDIR built in the 12th Century is also a point of attraction for Stamp Lovers and Philatelists. The impressing and imaging Kalinga architectural styles temples have four distinct structures namely,
1. Deula,
Vimana Garbha Griha where the three deities are lodged on the Ratnavedi (Throne
of Pearls)
2.
Mukhasala,
3.
Natya
Mandap
4.
Bhog
Mandap
The temple construction started by King Chodagangadev with Jagmohan or the assembly hall and Vimana or chariot of the temple and was completed by King Anangabhim Dev in 1174 AD. The temples spread over a very big area and uniquely manage all rituals through servitors (Chattishnijoga) to manage the continuous day-long systems adopted from the ancient days without any disturbances.
The temple image has been depicted in special covers and pictorial postmarks issued on several commemorative occasions. Department Post has also issued Stamp, First Day Cover, Brochures, Miniature Sheets, Sheet let, Pictorial Postmark, and Slogan on different commemorative occasions related to Lord of the Universe. Interestingly, the Rathyatra Puri has 8 traffic lights printed by the Department which is unique in itself. The Pictorial Postmarks commemorating the Car festival with DOP Greetings message in Hindi started by the Philatelic Bureau, Bhubaneswar 2008 but found to be used till 2012 with changing the date of cancellation. Similarly, another cachet was prepared for the Car festival in 2013 but used up to 2014 with a changeable date. There were three chariot cancellations from Cuttack philatelic bureau has Pictorial postmark 29th June 2014 inscribing “Greetings from Department Post on Rathyatra’. In 2021, a cancellation was issued from Puri during the Rathyatra.
The Rath Yatra consists of Eight phase of festivities such as 1. Snana Yatra 2. Anasar 3. Netra Utsav 4.Naba Jauban Darshan 5. Pahandi-the ceremonial procession 6. Chhera Pahanra- sweeping of floor of the chariots by King of Puri 7. Sojourn of the deities to Gundicha temple for 9 days and 8. Bahuda- returns of car festival. Jagannath-the name has wider connotations with multi-religious, multi-linguistic, multi-ethnic, and multi-social worshipping by different faith and ideologies, the supreme power who binds every devotee under one string and roof. Car festivals, observed in the Badadanda, a wide road approach from the main temple to the Gundicha temples witnessed people from different corners of the world showing the true colors of unity in diversity. The Three new chariots constructed in Wood logs, colorful and decorated with different cloths, antiquity are (Nandighosh, 44.2” height for Lord Jagannath, Taladhwaja, 43.3” height for Balabhadra and Darpadalalan,42.3” height for Devi Subhadra). The unique colors of the canopies in chariots are different for all deities Red and white with white horses for Jagannath, Red and bluish green with a black horse for Lord Balbhadra, and Red, Black with Red horse attachments for the Goddess Subhadra. The festivals close on Asadha Shukla Dasami usually, falls between the months of June-July in the English calendar months.
The town Puri is found in many early
British documentary records as “Pooree”. The earlier record shows God Jagannath
spell as Juggernaut.
NABAKALEBAR-NEW
EMBODIMANT
Jagannath is considered as Gana-Debata
or God of People and regarded as Patitapavan-the savoir of the down trodden.
The Idol from time immemorial was worshipped by the Sabar tribe as ‘Daru
Debata” or “Daru Brahma”. The four divine deities of the grand temple Sri Balabhadra,
Devi Subhadra, Sri Jagannath, and Sri Sudarshan relinquish their old bodies
after a particular period. The order of metamorphosis with a Non-perishable
“Brahmas”-the inner divine substance replaced with the new body is known as
“Nabakalebara”.
The ritual is generally celebrated in a
year having “Double Asadha” in the Hindu calendar. The metaphors of the God
statue are made of the best and most auspicious Neem woods which normally decay
after long years. This is a very old ritual and in the 20th Century,
the years 1912, 1931, 1950, 1969, 1977, 1996, and the last one in 2015
witnessed the exceptional embodiment ceremonies of the God. The Daru (Mid logs
of the Neem tree) for each divinity should be 7-12 cubic in height and have
lots of significant scriptural specifications and characteristics followed
during the selection process.
PRASAD
& SWEETS OF THE GOD
1. Mahaprasad
Ananda Bazar inside the temple shares Mahaprasad and other 56 types of Bhog prepared and offered to God and Goddess inside the temple as God’s cooking on a daily routine basis. Chhapan Bhog refers to 56 varieties of food items offered cooked in new earthen pots by a unique method in the largest kitchen in the world. There are six sets of offering made throughout different meal hours are Gopal Ballav Bhog, Sakala Dhupa, Bhog Mandap Bhog, Madhyan Dhupa, Sandhya Dhupa, and Bada Srungara Bhoga. During the whole day, there are 9 types of rice dishes, 14 types of Dal and Curries, 11 varieties of sweet dishes, 13 types of pitha and Manda, and 9 types of milk products prepared with local culinary and cuisines. These savours of Mahaprabhu’s Chhappan Bhog offering called Naivedya and accepted by God called Mahaprasad. The Prasad is sacred to all pilgrims with higher regard. These gods’ cookery is categorized as Sukha Bhog and Sankhudi Bhog. Nirmalya (dried Mahaprasad) which was kept intact for years together is taken by devotees.
2. Rasagola
Several Centuries ago, the records of Rites Sri Jagannath temple Sattwalipi mentioned the 9-day Rath Yatra by Jagannath from Sri Mandir to Gundicha temple and back, without telling goddess Lakshmi. This makes her extremely angry and locks one of the temple gates, preventing Lord Jagannath. To appease Lakshmi's anger, Lord Jagannath offers her Rasagola. This ritual, known as Bachinaka, is part of Niladri Bije observance, which marks the return of the Gods to the temple after the Rath Yatra. Rasagola of Odisha got a GI tag in 2015 during the controversy of the claim of the sweet between Odisha and West Bengal.
ART
& CULTURE AT NEELACHALA. Odissi Dance
Mahari or Debdasi were the temple dance form as daily rituals of the Lord. This is inferred from the earliest engraved inscription and stonework, Adishankaracharya (9th /10th Century) famous hymns “Jagannathstaka”, Jaydev’s Gita Govinda and MadalaPanji, the oldest Hindu records prepared for common people. It is believed that these Maharis dances later gave a platform for the enrichment of the modern classical dance form “Odissi.”
B. Gotipua dance
This dance form was introduced in the 17th Century when the Devadasi dance in the temple was in a declining stage. Patronized by Puri monasteries and perform acrobatics skills by a group of youth male dancers. Gotipua described the lilas of the incarnation of Lord Krishna in Song and Dance.
C.
Sahijata
The cultural spaces of Puri grown with unbroken tradition are centres of learning called Jagaghara. During spring each year a carnival called Sahijata on the occasion of Chandan Jaat, Makar Sankranti performed Street play with festivity called NAGA (Warriors) and MEDHA (Puranic stories of Lord Ram) in dance form. This is a fortnight-long procession start on Ram Nabami, each group comes out of the Sahi and performed at Badadanda, the big street of Puri.
D. Pattachitra Paintings
The
indigenous heritage art form which is closely connected to God is ‘Pattachitra
Painting’. After Snana Yatra, all the deities fall sick and for 15 days the
general darshan of God is prohibited called Anasar. The Pattachitra painting
substitute for worshiping these God-called ANASAR PATTI. Patta in Sanskrit
means cloth Chitra means painting is a type of scroll painting traditionally
done by Chitrakar or artist. A village Raghurajpur near Puri got the heritage
tag for this art. The huge temples' inner side wall, top, etc inside the
parswadevata temples are decorated with colorful paintings of mythological
stories, and scenes depicting the iconic face of the trinity are popularly
called “Srikshetra patti’. This art also inscribed and painted facets of
Vishnu, the Dasavatar, Radha-Krshna romance, episodes from Ramayan, Mahabharat,
and Bhagavad Gita, and Odisha folklore fascinating form.
E. Palm Leaves
The illustrated miniature paintings and
epigraphic evidence of the use of the palm leaves provide unique styles and
form of antiquity that can be traced from the 6th Century AD. The
manuscript of Sarala Mahabharat, Bhagabat by Atibadi Jagannath Das, Balaram
Das’s JagamohanRamayan and Sri Chaitnya Odia Bhagabat reading in bhagabattungi
(Community house) in each village written in Palm leaves are well known as
Bhagabat Pothi. The use of the palm leaves and stylus has perished with time
but in the temple of Puri tradition of sending the letter is written on palm
leaves on behalf of Rukmini (Laxmi) to be delivered to Jagannath as a part of
the ritual on Rukminihavan Ekadasi every year. The chronicle of Sri Jagannath
Temple was recorded regularly till the early 20th Century on Palm
leaves but due to non-availability and preservation problems transfer to the
modern method of recording.
SAINTS TRYST AT SRIKSHETRA
Saints and preachers
from various religions have visited in the modern time and spend, established
Mathas which are existing in Puri. The precepts of the sects visit the holy
cities, preached the philosophy and teaching, got involved with the rituals and
services, brought reforms in the practices of the temple with their
self-presence, course of time established their matha (monasteries) recognized
for specific contribution and facilities to the temple development on a routine
basis.
A. AdiSankaracharaya
Adi Sankaracharya, the
propagator of Sanatan Dharma, and Advaita Veda (Rig Veda) established a
cardinal institution in the 9th Century the oldest Govardhan Matha.
He is also the permanent Head of the Muktimandap of Jagannath temple and
provides final opinions on rituals. Established in 456 BC, the first enthrone
disciple Padmapad Acharya Yudhisthira Samvat spread the messages among
devotees.
B. Sri Chaitanya
The preacher of the
Bhakti movement and Vaishanavite religion had a profound devotion and
enthusiasm for the people of the masses through Sankirtan and Radha-Krishna
Cult. He was regarded as the living embodiment of the Lord and established
Chatnya Math or Radhakantamath. Sri Chaitnya takes his last breath on 29th
June 1533AD after abode at Puri.
C.
Sri Ramanujanacharya
The 12th
Century Vaishnava saints Ramanujacharya visited the famous Jagannath temple.
Another monastery Emar Math was established by him who has spent time in Puri.
D. Tulasi Das
Goswami
Tulasi Das, 15th Century Saints, and poets were widely known for
Rama Charita Manas. The sage is a Ram Bhakt, who starts his journey from Kashi
(Varanasi) to Puri on foot. His love and search for Jagannath, the sole creator
of the universe or Param Brahma is Rama, and finally meditates 8 km near
TulasiChaura. Sri Raghunath Besha was related and observed for long period in
the temple due to Tulasi Das. Ram Charita Manas was written and accepted by
people.
E. Guru Nanak and Ranjit Singh
The
founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak Dev was influenced deeply by Lord Jagannath and
visited the temple in 1506 CE. A Gurudwara called Bauli Saheb or Bauli Math was
constructed by him as a sacred place for the Sikh religion. The religious book
Guru Grantha Saheb was compiled by 5th Guru Arjun Dev. The Great
lyric poet Jaydevim's mortal song as Bani, finds a place of eminence for his 2
hymns written in popular styles and manner in the holy book as “Bhagat Jaidev
hymns”. Another place Mangu Math is also found mentioned in the Janam Sakhi’s
of Guru Nanak’s life and description is called Udasi. Guru Teg Bahadur visited
the places in 1670 AD and stayed at Bauli Math and opened a free kitchen for
his disciple. The Bauli Math and the
Mangu Math at Puri both have the Holy Guru Granth Sahib and the relevance to
the Guru’s visit is recorded. While on his deathbed in 1839 Maharaja Ranjit
Singh willed the Kohinoor to the Jagannath Temple. Bhai Himmat Singh from Puri
was one of the five disciples popularly known as ‘Panch Pyare’.
F. Vallabhacharya
Ballavacharya, a Vishnuswanu Sect preacher visited Puri and spread the glory of Sri Gopal Krishna established PrabhujiBaithak.
G. Sant Kabir
Story of Sant Kabir’s reined in the wrath of sea god to help build Shree Mandir and the famous Kabir Chaura situated in the puri sea shore. He was invited by King Indradyumna who was finding it difficult to build the temple destroyed by the high tide of the Bay of Bengal. With the help of Sant Kabir, whose Asabadi or kubudi stopped the tide and helped in the completion of the temple. This asabadi, still in Kabir Chaura, is a popular pilgrimage site.
G.
JAYDEV-POET
Sri
Jaydev has composed based on religion and devotion fervour the illustrious Gita
Govinda with a significant introduction of Jagannath culture. The recital of
the Gita Govinda and Nam Sankirtan before the sanctum accompaniment of the
Devadasi dance during BadasigharBesha. The deities are covered with silken
scarfs woven with the verse of Gita Govinda called Khanduapata. The Gita
Govinda Sevais engaged through the Saadhibandha Service community and sing
daily in front of the inner shrine at the time of Chandanlagi (smearing the
deities with sandal paste).
CONCLUSION
Syncretism of the cult of Jagannath not only enriched spiritual life throughout the world but fostered and mesmerized the mass that is reflected by the Department of Post from time to time. The omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent God has attracted all sects, beliefs, and confluence of all religious faith. The story of Lord Universe has also become a part of a collection by the philatelists.
:
Dr Bibhudutta Mishra : Email : bhanubibhu68@gmail.com
Specialized
Section
SOCIAL PHILATELY
-By Naresh Agrawal
DEFINITIONS :
When linking social philately with postal history,
it depicts social history with postal materials But if it is linked with
thematic philately…it can be said that it is liberalized form of thematic
philately where in inclusion of postal
linked material is also allowed. But
…….it may now be defined as postal history exhibit displayed
thematically or a thematic exhibit
displayed as postal history exhibit telling the history and development of social system allowing usage / inclusion of
various Ephemera, Cinderella and other postal linked material allowing a little
percentage of even non – philatelic
material too.
It may also be defined as a way to present a historical story or social
history or to illustrate the relevance or impact of the postal system with in
society; with the help of mail, ephemera and other materials .
The other simplified definition of the social philately in philatelic terms may be defined in this way that social history and development shown through various philatelic, postal, ephemera, fiscals, documents, whether postal linked or non-linked materials or any material developed by commerce to use or reflect post office services and products. etc. Sometimes people define it as collection of mainly postal articles including philatelic and non-philatelic but related material to tell social history . Hence, its exhibit may include material currently accepted in other philatelic categories, other material linked to the postal system being studied and collateral material relevant to the chosen social theme.
It is the exhibiting of materials and artifacts that illustrate either
the social reaction to the presence of a universal and rapidly developing
postal system, or the development and diversification of a social activity or
enterprise.
In an attractive leaflet published by The British Philatelic Trust, according to Pat Grimwood-Taylor under the title ‘What is Social Philately?’ It is defined as new concept in collecting which aims “To present a historical story or to illustrate the relevance or impact of the postal system within society’."
An
exhibit on Insurance in India displays payment receipts issued by insurance
company sent to the payee by post. Also depicts
insurance revenue stamps
THE CONCEPT AND DEVELOPMENT :
The concept of social philately originated and developed in Australia and New Zealand in late 1980’s as it has been a regular class included in Australian and New Zealand National Exhibitions since 1988. But the real recognition and acceptance to this class firstly came from Australia in 1990’s. when one of the Dr. Edric Druce, an ardent philatelist and FIP accredited jury thought of this concept of using ephemera and other related items and material which are collected both buy thematic and postal history collectors simultaneously with their collections for search and study of their respective subjects. Of course, this was a great thought. Until the early 1990's exhibitors with social type material had difficulty fitting into any of the established exhibition classes. Their options were Postal History or Thematic. By the efforts of Dr. Druce, in 1993, it was introduced in Australia for these types of collections.
Dr. Ed Druce persuaded FIP strongly to introduce this new Social Philately and was successful in his endeavors as FIP agreed to introduce this class on trial/ experimental basis in 1999 in an International Stamp Exhibition in Melbourne ('Australia 99').It was officially introduced as an experimental competitive class of exhibiting when there were very limited classes. But surprisingly the number of entries was quite substantial. It was highly appreciated and so it became quite popular after that.
However, the FIP did not adopt the new class fully and subsequently introduced the Open Class, which allowed even more flexibility in the type and quantities of material shown than did Social, thus attracting many existing Social exhibitors. In November 2000, it was also included in a British Exhibition for the first time and has since spread like wildfire. The same year in New Zealand, in a National Stamp Show it was introduced in competitive class. Thereafter in 2003 in a show named “Exhibits 2003” organized by The Caledonian Philatelic Society, some social exhibits were on display e.g Stobs Prisoner-of-War Camp 1914-1919. Translated outgoing, incoming and internal mail to and from German prisoners (Iain T Boyle Vase).
“Basildon 2004” ABPS National Philatelic Exhibition
Basildon, allowed this class. In 2005, The STAMPAX 2005 UK has National Social
Class entries In the same year on 01.12.2005, the Royal Philatelic Society,
London, organized by The Great Philatelic Society 1955 – 2005 had Social
Philatelic Display on frame no. 52 titling “Art Through The Post” by J. Bohn.
An exhibit of Hand-Painted envelopes which talented Victorian painted himself..
Ephemera H200:
Buildings insurance certificate issued by West of Scotland Fire Insurance
Co.(detail)
The buildings insured
in course of erection in St Vincent Street were to be the site of the shop of
John Smith (Glasgow) Limited, booksellers, for over 150 years. The firm stopped
trading as general booksellers in 2000.
In 2006,Kiwipex 2006 a New Zealand National Stamp Exhibition
was held with FIAP support, that under the patronage of the New Zealand
Philatelic Federation Inc. from November 2 – 5, 2006. Its
major sponsor is the New Zealand Post. This exhibition encouraged this class
and was well appreciated.
Thereafter in 2007, SYDNEY STAMP EXPO 2007 included all exhibition classes then
available within Australia, including the new Open Class along with Social
Class. Following this, in the same year EUROTHEMA
2007 The British Thematic Association in
addition the thematic exhibits in the National thematic competitions also
allowed display of Christine Earle’s social philatelic exhibit, “Extracts from
a War Diary” along with others.
An exhibit on Insurance in
India displays payment receipts issued by insurance company sent to the payee by post. Also depicts
insurance revenue stamps
Further, in 2008,Canberra National Stamp Exhibition 2008 allowed Social Philately Class along with other regular classes like History (including Marcophily), Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Revenues, Open , Maximaphily, Polar Philately, First Day Covers and Literature in addition to Postcards .
And then, in 2009, International
Stamp Show in Melbourne “ Australia ‘09” held between 23rd to 26th
July became the first exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere which featured and judged in competition for the
first time that FIP Postal History class 2C(Social Philately). This did create
some problems. As Australasia and the UK were the only countries that
had used the old Social Class, these problems were very likely peculiar to
those regions. However, the UK did not have any entries in the new
class but the philatelists were benefited from Australasia's experience. The
other two occasions that year were at IBRA 2009 in Germany and at Bulgaria
2009, both using FIP rules.
The same year, in India during Stampmania 2009, a National Level One Frame Stamp Exhibition, Social Philately was introduced. And also The Birmingham Philatelic Society founded in 1884 during its 125 anniversary celebration organized exhibition to give award as “The Lacey Cup” for Social Philately exhibits.
During this course, various recognized and reputed
auctioneers too have joined hands with societies for conducting exhibitions and
displays of social philately exhibits. Like Charles Leski Auctions (CLA) joined
hands with the Australian Philatelic Federation (APF). CLA and organized series
of exhibitions. The first of which focused on “Australia's participation in the
Olympics” followed by “1956 Melbourne Olympic Games”, “The Victorian Philatelic
Council”, “ The Victorian arm of the APF”
and thereafter different on regular basis. The Manchester Postage Stamp Exhibition and Philatelic Congress 1909 Trafford Philatelic Society introduced
Open Class as expansion of the previously known Social Philately
.
These insurance policies and postal cover have
postal link that these all passed through postal transmission process. Further
these items can be very nicely fit in topic any title on Insurance. These
belong to different insurance cos. And further the policies highlight different
insurance coverage
There after throughout the world this class had been
introduced in different level of exhibitions either in competitive or experimental
class. In some of the exhibitions it had been introduced as OPEN CLASS and in some
along with the open class.
Of late, social philately in its modified and
liberalized form as OPEN CLASS on experimental basis has been included in
JOBURG 2010 still looking for entries world over in this class. The exhibits in
this Class can include material from any other competition class plus
non-philatelic material. The exhibit must contain at least 50% philatelic
material. The non-philatelic material should not overwhelm the philatelic
material.
The main reason for development and appreciation of this class is that it
allows the display of material other than that allowed in thematic and postal
history which opened new avenues for the philatelists who had been collecting
other materials along with their specific collection material for the
established and recognized classes.
WIDENING
THE SCOPE : ( INTRODUCTION OF THE OPEN CLASS ) :
The Manchester Postage Stamp Exhibition and Philatelic Congress 1909
Trafford Philatelic Society introduced Open
Class as an expansion of the previously known as Social Philately and
embraced a marking scheme
close to (but not exactly) that anticipated for a UK National Open Class (as of
January 2006). As per that an Open Class Philately exhibit, by analysis of the
philatelic and social objects within it, should study, show and explain the development,
or operation, of a social need dependent on the postal systems or derived from
its operation. It should show the practical application of postal systems to a
social need and the study and classification of the use of such social and
postal objects (including all aspects of philatelic material) to illustrate the
main subject of the exhibit.
An Open Class exhibit may contain a wide range of material linked to the postal system. Some material may be included which is not directly related to the postal system but which is an integral part of a social system (for example medals awarded to trade fair participants where the medal was often posted but where the connection is more with the social story ). Non-philatelic material should be linked to a postal system but some percentage (maximum 10%) of material not linked to the postal system can also be included provided it is directly linked and of importance to the theme to/for the social aspects of the exhibit. Due to practical limitations, non-philatelic material should not be thicker than 5 mm to fit into the standard exhibition frames.
And also such an exhibit should consist of material which can be included in other classes of philately as well as non philatelic items having an intimate connection with the operation or the objective of a postal system and are directly related to the operations and products of a postal system either as post office equipment or as material developed by commerce to use or reflect post office services and products. But it should not comprise of more than 50% of the exhibited material. The social information should provide the main thread of the story. Philatelic information should be included where appropriate so that philatelic knowledge and personal study can be demonstrated.
Reference for the above details has been made to a Social Philately article Background to Social Philately prepared by the late Dr. Edric Druce, and to guidance by Christine Earle, based on the judging of UK National Social Class entries at STAMPEX 2005.
CLOSE
RELATION WITH OTHER CLASSES :
WITH POSTAL HISTORY :
Social Philately is a relatively new class of competition which has grown out of the more familiar and long-established class of Postal History and to some extent thematic philately. For many years collectors of postal history have held, and often shown in non-competitive displays, a whole range of material such as picture postcards, photos, maps, newspaper clippings etc., which have helped to provide a background to the particular postal history ‘story’ that they have been trying to relate. Social Philately allows such material to become an integral part of the competition entry in order to develop the ‘story’ in a chronological and coherent manner. Thus entrants may wish to relate the history of a town, biography of a famous person or impact of an event through postal and philatelic items, and within Social Philately they may do so using up to 70% non-philatelic items. While there will still be a core of postal items in the display, a range of other items may also be included such as, in addition to those already mentioned above, prints or engravings, greetings cards, coins, tickets, seals, bills, headed notepaper and even textiles etc..
The only limitation is that anything included must be able to be mounted on the display boards though imagination of the exhibitor/collector has no boundries.
WITH THEMATIC
PHILATELY :
As said social philately has strong relation with thematic philately as it
is comprised of a theme at first stage and then a storyline to develop that
theme at there in thematic philately. Philatelic material, of course is the main
component of the exhibit too. It is said that social philately is
liberalized form of thematic philately with liberalization to use some other
material too and the themes so chosen should be of social importance and
history unlike wide scope that is there in thematic philately.
WITH OPEN CLASS :
To be contd…
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Beginners’ Section
First Woman in Space
Tereshkova and Vostok 6.
On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the
first woman in space. Valentina was born March 6, 1937, in the Yaroslavl
Oblast in central Russia. She showed an early interest in parachuting and
trained at the local Aeroclub. Valentina made her first jump in
1959. It was her parachuting experience in particular that led to her
recruitment in the cosmonaut program in 1962.
Following Soviet
cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s successful first human spaceflight and orbit of Earth
in 1961, discussions began about sending the first woman into space. Out
of 400 total applicants, five, including Valentina, were selected for the
female cosmonaut corps. Their training, which lasted several months,
included weightless flights, isolation tests, centrifuge tests, rocket theory,
spacecraft engineering, 120 parachute jumps, and pilot training in jet
fighters.
S/S was issued for the 45th anniversary of Tereshkova’s flight.
After completing her final examinations, Valentina and three others were commissioned junior lieutenants in the Soviet Air Force. The State Space Commission then nominated Valentina to pilot Vostok 6, and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev confirmed her selection.
On June 16, 1963, Vostok 6 launched flawlessly and Valentina became the first woman in space. Despite experiencing some nausea and physical discomfort for most of the flight, Valentina orbited the earth 48 times, spending almost three days in space. With this single flight, she logged more flight time than all American astronauts combined up to that time. Valentina kept a detailed flight log and took photographs of the horizon that were later used to find aerosol layers in the atmosphere.
This
issue honors notable Soviet
cosmonauts including Tereshkova and Yuri Gagarin.
After her return to earth, Valentina was asked
how the Soviet Union should thank her for her service to the country. She
requested that the government find and publish the location where her father
was killed during World War II. They succeeded in finding the location
and a monument now stands at the site in Lemetti.
Stamps honoring Tereshkova.
Tereshkova was active in Soviet politics until
the Soviet Union collapsed. She is still a hero in Russia. She was
invited to the home of Prime Minister Putin to celebrate her 70th
birthday. While there, she told Putin she volunteered to fly to Mars,
even if it was a one-way trip. In 2008, she was part of the torch relay
when the flame traveled through St. Petersburg, Russia. She was part of
the Olympic experience again in 2014 when the winter games were held in her
home country. She carried the Olympic flag at the opening ceremonies.
Twenty
years later, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space on June 18,
1983.
Courtesy - Mystic Stamp Co.
New issues
from other countries
Aland
9 June 2022 : Aland Autonomy 100 Years
Belgium
13 June 2022 :
- Togther we win
- Medicinal Plants
Croatia
2 June 2022 : Croatian
Tourism
Croatian Tourism
- Dakovo (C)
As the most
magnificent product of the rich plains in Slavonia, Đakovo emerges from its
heart and rises, touching the sky with the towers of its cathedral. In the
bosom of the love of the fertile land and the endless sky, the city of
Strossmayer, Lipizzans and Đakovački vezovi Festival keeps the tradition and
heritage of generations alive in the hearts of its inhabitants and in the
symbols of its spiritual and material wealth.
Estonia
1 June 2022: Send
a Postcard
16 June 2022: Motor
Sailer Laanemaa
 |
The motor sailer
Läänemaa is one of the most notable ships in the history of Estonian cargo
fleet. This cargo ship was the first state-of-the-art steel-hulled ship built
in Estonia that sailed under the same name until the end. The ship was designed
by one of the most skilled shipbuilding engineers, Lieutenant Captain Nikolai
Link, according to the highest-class requirements of the German insurance
association Lloyd. On 6 December 1919, a ceremonial keel-laying took place at
the Petrograd Shipyard (formerly and later Noblessner); the ship became
seaworthy by 5 August 1922, when a test voyage was made.
France
27 June 2022 : Fire
Fighters
Great Britain
9 June 2022 :
Cats
1 July 2022 :
Pride : 50th anniversary of the first Pride rally in London in 1972
The inspiration
behind these eight vibrant stamps is the 50th anniversary of the first Pride
rally in London in 1972. Issued on exactly 50 years to the day, Royal Mail
celebrates the march that took place from Trafalgar Square to Hyde Park, and of
which was the first to bear the name ‘Gay Pride Rally’. The march was inspired
by events in the USA, where the first Pride events had taken place to
commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. The stamps have been
illustrated by the British artist, Sofie Birkin. Using her work to promote the
gay agenda wherever possible, her illustrations have featured in campaigns for
brands such as Nike and Apple. Beginning in 1972, the stamps tell a story of
Pride over time; beginning with the first ‘Gay Pride rally’, where participants
shouted slogans such as ‘Glad to be gay’, to the more recent update on the
traditional rainbow flag; its design encompassing the flags of trans and
intersex people, while also referencing the inclusion of LGBTQ+ people of
colour.
Israel
28 June 2022 :
LGBTQ Community
28 June 2022 : The 21st Maccabiah
The LGBTQ Community
On October 6, 1975, members of the LGBTQ
communty gathered in a private home in Tel Aviv. They decided that after years
of living in fear and in hiding under threat of imprisonment or violence, it
was time to band the various groups together and establish an association to
promote a safe space for all members of the LGBTQ community in Israel.
The 21st Maccabiah
The
festive opening ceremony for the first Maccabiah took place on March 28, 1932
at Beit Ha’am in Tel Aviv.
The
Maccabiah has always been more than just a sporting event; it is also a
celebration of the perpetual connection of the Jewish people to Eretz Israel
and to the State of Israel. Thus, the Maccabiah is the only international
sporting event that always takes place in the same location - Israel.
The
theme of the 21st Maccabiah is “Israel Celebrates Sport”. This year, the
Maccabiah will also organize a wide range of sports and cultural activities for
the public in order to strengthen the bond between the Jewish People in the
Diaspora not only to the Land of Israel but also to its residents.The Maccabiah
continues to grow and innovate by including representatives from each new
country that signs bilateral agreements with Israel, creating a safe space for
everyone who wants to participate in the sporting events, reinforcing
disadvantaged communities, and emphasizing the environment, sustainability and
green energy. All in addition to the various different sports that the
Maccabiah works to enhance or bring to Israel.
The
new stamp features the realm of beach and water sports that the current
Maccabiah is highlighting: beach football, open water swimming, surfing and
more.The 21st Maccabiah will also include the fields of rock climbing, ninja,
3x3 basketball, baseball, ice hockey, netball and even e-sports.
Jersey
18 May 2022 : Jersey Food and Drink
16 June 2022 : Jersey Statues and Sculptures
Norway
17 June 2022 : Love
is Love
Love is Love
From punishable crime to
human value
Society’s expectations of gender expression and
sexuality have changed radically over the past fifty years. In 2022, it will be
50 years since homosexual conduct was decriminalised in Norway. On 21 April
1972, Section 213 of the Norwegian Penal Code, which prohibited sexual acts
between men, was repealed. This was a breakthrough for the homosexual movement
and marked a more open fight for equal rights for homosexuals. The unstinting
work of Karen-Christine (Kim) Friele and the Norwegian Society of 1948 (DNF-48)
led to complete legalisation. Over the past 50 years, we have therefore gone
from legislation decreeing that homosexuality was a criminal offence to
regarding equality rights for homosexuals and heterosexuals as a fundamental
Norwegian value, which characterises both our society and culture.
Gender boundaries
Society used to
regard sexuality as taboo, but attitudes have changed considerably and there is
now growing respect for marriage equality for same-sex couples and their right
to a church wedding. Gender boundaries have also become more fluid and each
person has a “right to gender identity”, allowing individuals far greater
freedom to express their gender identity the way they want. The gay rights
movement was occasionally specific and almost exclusively focused on issues
facing lesbians and male homosexuals. Today, the policy area has been expanded
to include a far wider gender and sexuality field.
Source : Norway Post
United
Nations
19 August 2022 : World Humanitarian Day
On 19 August
2003, a bomb attack on the United Nations office in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22
humanitarian aid workers. Five years later, the General Assembly adopted a
resolution designating 19 August as World Humanitarian Day to express
solidarity with people affected by conflicts or natural disasters and pay
tribute to the humanitarian workers who help them.
Each year, World
Humanitarian Day brings together partners from across the humanitarian system
to raise public awareness of humanitarian work; to advocate for the survival,
well-being and
dignity of people
affected by crises; and to call for the safety and security of aid workers.
This year, on 19 August, UNPA will issue three stamp sheets for World Humanitarian
Day, featuring beautiful artwork by award-winning illustrator Olga Shtonda from
Kharkiv, Ukraine, to raise awareness
and funding for
humanitarian action. A surcharge will be added to the stamps, which will go
directly to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help
people in need.
Managed by the
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA),
donating to CERF is one of the fastest ways to get urgent aid to the world’s
most vulnerable people
whenever and
wherever crises hit. From Ukraine to Yemen and beyond, CERF funding reaches
millions of people trapped in disasters and conflict, allowing humanitarian partners
to save lives by providing urgently needed food, water, health care and much
more.
Shimla Diary…
In the late 1840s, Edward Abraham Dyer, father
of Colonel Reginald Edward Harry Dyer of Jallianwala Bagh
massacre, moved from England to set up the first brewery in India
(later incorporated as Dyer Breweries in 1855) at Kasauli in the Himalayas. The Kasauli
brewery launched India's and
indeed Asia's first beer, Lion, which was
in great demand by the thirsty British administrators and troops stationed in
the sweltering heat of India. Lion was much appreciated as a beer, and one
famous poster featured a satisfied British Tommy declaring, "as good as back home!".
The brewery was soon moved to nearby Solan, close to the British summer capital Shimla, as there was an abundant supply of fresh
spring water there. The Kasauli brewery site was converted to a distillery,
which Mohan Meakin Ltd. still operates. Dyer set up more breweries at
Shimla, Murree (Murree Brewery), Rawalpindi, Mandalay and Quetta and acquired interests in the Ootacamund Brewery (South India).
Today, Mohan Meakin's principal brands are Old
Monk Rum and Golden Eagle Beer. Its other products include Diplomat Deluxe,
Colonel's Special, Black Knight, Meakin 10,000, Summer Hall and Solan No
1 whiskies, London Dry and Big Ben gins, and Kaplanski vodka. Asia's
original beer, Lion, is still sold in northern India.
-Markand Dave: email : markand7@yahoo.com
Philatelic
Clubs & Societies
Prayag Philatelic Society - https://prayagphilatelicsociety.org/
Ananthapuri
Philatelic Association, Thiruvanthapuram
Baroda Philatelic
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Chandigarh
Philatelic Club
Deccan Philatelic
Society – Pune, Maharashtra
Eastern India
Philatelists’ Association -http://www.filacapsule.blogspot.com/
The
Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society
India Study
Circle - http://www.indiastudycircle.org/
Indian Thematic
Society, Ludhiana -http://indianthematicstamps.webs.com/
Ludhiana
Philatelic Club
Numismatic & Philatelic Association of Vellore
Fort
http://numismaticphilavellore.site40.net/index.htm
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Congress of India - http://www.philateliccongressofindia.com/
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Rajkot Philatelic
Society – Rajkot, Gujarat
Gujarat
Philatelic Association - Ahmedabad
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Philatelists Association - http://www.sipa.net.in/
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Philatelic Magazines – Newsletters
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Pandya &TimirShah and published by Baroda Philatelic Society, Vadodara.
Website -http://www.vadophil.org/
-ITS Stamp News - Quarterly - Editor: Suraj Jaitly Publisher: Indian Thematic
Society website - http://itsstampnews.blogspot.com/
-Ananthpuri Stamp Bulletin - Monthly e -stamp bulletin of Anathapuri Philatelic
Association, Thiruvanthapuram
-Journal of the Army Philatelic Society
-India Post – Quarterly Journal of the India Study Circle publishes original
articles submitted by members of ISC.
-Deccan Philatelist edited by Dr Anjali Dutta email : dranjalidutta0303@gmail.com
from Deccan Philatelic
Society, Pune.
-The Hyderabad Philatelist from Hyderabad Philatelic and Hobbies Society Editor
– Shri Prakash Agrawal
-SIPA Bulletin issued by South India Philatelists’ Association
Acknowledgment
- Deccan Philatelist Vol 22 Issue No.2
2022 Edited by Dr Anjali Dutta
- Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin July 2022 issue edited by
Mohanachandran Nair
- Judaica Thematic Society (UK)
July 2022 Newsletter edited by Gary Goodman
email : judaicathematicsociety@talktalk.net
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