Christmas Festivities - A Children's Nativity Play
Date of Issue : 20 November 2019
Dehradun
November 2019 Vol. XII Issue No. 143
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RAINBOW
Dear Reader,
I am pleased to release November 2019 issue of Rainbow Stamp News. Now the
season of exhibition is coming. National Stamp Show INPEX 2019 is scheduled just after one month and it will be biggest national philatelic event. Philatelists
from all parts of India will gather at a common platform in Mumbai and involve
in many philatelic activities from discussion to exchange and purchase of
different philatelic items. Those who are participating in the exhibition will
soon be busy in preparing their exhibits….So the Indian philatelic community is
going to be extremely active…... Best
wishes to all the participants, organizers, dealers and volunteers for the
wonderful National Philatelic Show ! Let’s each and everyone from the philatelic
community be the part of this grand event ! All the best to everyone. ! Let it
be an excellent show with exquisite
exhibits from different parts of the country !
This is all for this month ! More in next issue.
Happy Collecting !
Contents
§ From the Desk of Naresh Agrawal
§ Recent Indian Issues
§ In The News
§ Doon Philatelic Diary
§ Beginners’ Section
§ Specialized Section
§ Rose Philately
§ New Issues from Other Countries
§ Editor’s Mail Box
§ Philatelic Clubs and Society
§ Blogs & Websites on Philately
§ Current Philatelic Magazines & Newsletters
AWARDS ARE JUST METAL OR PAPER PIECES : LET’S ENJOY
STAMPS
Some of the stamp lovers and exhibitors are seen disappointed with the results in the completion class in stamp exhibitions. They are also seen disappointed with the organizers and the jury. The reasons are obvious.. their over or wrong expectation or dissatisfaction. Everyone cannot be satisfied. Recently, I could view an e-mail from a veteran philatelist, senior citizen and of course a hard core stamp lover. Her email was carefully read and the contents were noted. While I appreciate her feelings, but her concern was the same which normally a hardcore stamp lover has such as improper judgment of the exhibits, favouritism, spending money on hospitality, higher awards to those exhibits which practically belonged to someone else or had been bought by the heavy pocketed exhibitor. This is the voice of every disheartened stamp lover. Her letter expresses her disappointment in the ongoing practices in philatelic exhibiting and judgment. This is not for the first time we are hearing. In fact, this has become a part of exhibiting and award giving practices.
Well, the points raised by her are genuine to some
extent. But my view in this context is that we have to be open minded in our
approach, assessment and should not totally condemn the practice. Display of
bought over exhibits, relations with jury and organizers do help some of the
exhibitors to some extent who have medal lust. But to a very limited
extent. And I understand a true and genuine stamp lover can easily overlook this aspect because his
/her first concern is only joy and not medal.
I have already written too much in the past on this
matter and have placed my suggestions from time to time. But we must not forget
that these practices cannot be checked fully and so easily. These are bound to
happen. One must not forget even the best of the judgments are subject to be condemned. These cannot satisfy everyone.
Exhibitor always views his exhibit from his point of view and the work he has
done on the exhibit but jury views
exhibit in different ways. That conflict actually causes dissatisfaction.
We must also understand, organizers or jury cannot be
blamed for this all the times. Borrowed or bought exhibits are the concern of
philatelists. We have shaped the hobby of love for stamps in to love and lust
for medals. We, the philatelists need to have check and control over this.
There are norms for display of such exhibits. Any good exhibit needs to be
displayed and cannot be stopped displaying unless there is some wrong or/and
unethical reason. It is also not easy for jury to find out the ownership of the
exhibit unless it is brought in to its notice well in time with proper
evidence. This is not the job of jury. Yes, a declaration in this respect can
be obtained along with application of participation. But will it help? However,
I understand it is written in every prospectus. He who claims such malpractice
can complain it to jury or organizers well in time with proper and sufficient evidence.
At first place, I thank the person who shared her
disappointment and serious concern on her feelings and findings. Further for
her views, concern and worry for the future of philately. But I would request
all such stamp lovers not to worry at all. First of all, we need to understand,
who we are...stamp lover or medal lover? Primarily we are stamp lovers,
philately is our hobby and so we need to enjoy this ...enjoy the company of
stamps and stamp lovers. That’s it. Medals and awards are just virtual
reflection or token of appreciation of
your collection. Nothing else. And appreciation is done through hearts and not
medals. In other words appreciation is received from and through heart and not
awards. Let heavy pockets accumulate the awards. Their happiness is momentary
and artificial but displaying without any expectation is joy. Personally, I
thank every organizer for giving
platform to the participants to
display their collections in form of exhibits and for those to be viewed
and appreciated by the viewers. Jury may
not be perfect al the times and can never be perfect for judging every exhibit.
In some cases it may be slightly prejudice..but not in every case. Most of the
medals are prepared before the exhibition. Hence, sometimes some of the medals
,awards are planned accordingly also. Marginal cases are either downgraded or
upgraded. We must see that in general our exhibits are assessed right. We should not bother about
others. Sometimes jury is right but we are wrong in evaluating an exhibit. Jury
is of course far better than us in this
field.
All in all, we need to be positive. We can harp but
it’s better to enjoy. Believe me medals and awards are just metal or paper
pieces. The true joy is the company of stamps...viewing the exhibits...discussing
exhibits..sharing the knowledge.
So, all we need to enjoy. Should not have lust for
medal. We must not forget, we are stamp lovers. What others do....is not our
concern. Let’s look in to our joy..let's enjoy our company of
stamps..beautiful thoughts of stamps. Let’s not bother about what others do.
Yes, we should try to improve the malpractices but not at the cost of our joy.
Indian philatelists are going to view yet another
exhibition in December, where around 1000 frame are going to be on display. My
appeal to all the participants and prospective visitors is to plan the visits
before hand, utilize your time in the best possible ways there, look at the
positive aspects, learn from the exhibits to improve your exhibit, collection
and knowledge, enjoy the company of stamps and stamp lovers, enjoy whatever
award is given. Do ask jury, if possible why you have been given particular
award and how to improve.
Please note, every exhibit is different…and the
quality is different. Exhibits cannot be compared. So enjoy the stuffs served…
Healthy criticism is always appreciated but
must keep in my that changes cannot be brought in so quickly. No need to
get disappointed. Philately is done for pleasure , so enjoy……
Recent Indian Issues
2 October 2019 : Mahatma
Gandhi, 150th Birth Anniversary – 6 stamps + MS
6 October 2019 : The Samaja – Rs
5
9 October 2019 : Arjan
Singh DFC Marshal of The Indian Air Force
15 October 2019 : Indian Perfumes: 4 stamps + 2 MS
19 October 2019 : Historical Gates of Indian Forts and Monuments –
8 stamps + MS
3 October 2019
Marblepex 2019
4 October 2019 : Wisdom Public School
12 October 2019 : Karnapex 2019 Day 1: Our Heroes Day – Three covers 1.Girish Karnad 2. George Fernandese 3. Anant Pai
13 October 2019 : Karnapex 2019 Day 2 : Environment Day – Three Covers 1. Shankarapura Mallige (Jasmine) 2. Mattu Gulla (Green Brinjal), Katapady, Udupi 3. Euphlyctis aloysii (Frog)
14 October 2019 : Karnapex -2019 Day 3 : 4 Special covers - Culture Day 1. Commemorating Tulu Cinema.2.
Shreemanthi Bai Memorial Government Museum 3.
Siddis of Karnataka.4. National Flag - Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Sangh
30 October 2019 : 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - Kendrapara
30 October 2019 : 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - Kendrapara
In The News
National Stamp Show
Philatelic Congress of India, with active support of INDIA POST and
Philatelic Societies is Organising National Stamp Show with a Specialized
Section on Mahatma Gandhi's 150 years from 18-22 December 2019 at Mumbai.
The Se-tenant Logo Represents National Show and Special Gandhi Section.
The exhibition will be
held at World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai during 18 to 22 December
2019. Dettails at the website of INPEX 2019 at www.inpex2019.com
Dhai Akhar Letter writing Competition 2019-20
Australia Post has unveiled two commemorative stamps
to mark the passage of marriage equality nearly two years ago.
The
majority “yes” vote for same-sex was announced on November 15, 2017. The
same-sex marriage bill finally passed through the Australian parliament that
December. The two stamps, released by Australia Post on October 1, both
celebrate the reform, with one depicting a rainbow with the phrase “Love is
love”.
The
other features two couples – Bec and Paula from Melbourne; and David and Nick
from Sydney – as they celebrated the “yes” vote announcement that day. Lobby group
Australian Marriage Equality celebrated the stamps’ release on Tuesday.“Like so
many people across the country, [the couples] who are pictured on the stamp
contributed to the marriage equality victory through their own activism and by
generously sharing their stories,” the group said.
Forthcoming
Stamp Exhibitions
CANBERRA STAMPSHOW 2020
Canberra
Stamp show 2020 (21st National Philatelic Convention) will be held at the
Hellenic Club of Canberra, Matilda Street, Phillip, (Woden), ACT 2606,
Australia from 13-15 March 2020.
The
participation fee for Competitive Classes (except Youth Philately) will be
Australian $ 45 per frame. The fee for participation in Literature Class is $
45 per exhibit. There is no participation fee for Youth Class.
The Exhibit Application forms and the detailed
rules of exhibition (Prospectus) are available for download at https://canberrastamps.org/ The exhibitors in India should submit duly
filled Forms along with a copy of the first page of the exhibit as well as the
fees to Madhukar Jhingan mj@stampsofindia.com +91
98111 60965 by November 23, 2019.
Commissioner for NEW ZEALAND 2020 Philatelic Exhibition (FIAP)
Mr. Ajay Kumar Mittal has been appointed
as Indian National Commissioner for the NEW ZEALAND 2020, FIAP Asian
International Stamp Exhibition to be held in Auckland, New Zealand from 19 to
22 March, 2020.
NZ2020
37th Asian International Stamp Exhibition is organized by NZ2020 Stamp Exhibition
Incorporated under the auspices of the New Zealand Philatelic Federation
Incorporated.
NZ2020
will be held at the Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland, New Zealand and will open
on 19 March 2020 and close on 22 March 2020, a total of 4 days.
NZ2020
is a General Asian International Stamp Exhibition. Participation in the
Competitive Classes is open to all collectors who are members of the societies
affiliated to member federations of FIAP.
For
details contact :
Mr. Ajay Kumar Mittal Email: ajaymittal1957@gmail.com
Phone: (M) +91 9811032311
Phone: (M) +91 9811032311
Commissioner
for LONDON 2020 Specialized World Stamp
Exhibition (FIP)
Mr.
Surendra Kotadia has been appointed as Indian National Commissioner for the
LONDON 2020, FIP Specialised World Stamp Exhibition to be held in London from
02 to 09 May 2020. The exhibition will be held in two parts from 02 to 05 and
06 to 09 May 2020, by changing over the exhibits on the evening of May 05.
Eligibility:
The minimum eligibility for participation in a FIP exhibition for Senior Class
& Youth Class (Groups B & C) is a Vermeil Medal and for Youth Class
(Group A) a Large Silver Medal secured at a National Exhibition.
For details contact : Mr. Surendra A. Kotadia
Email: surendrakotadia@gmail.com
Phone: + 91 22 2202 4130 / 2202 4131/ 2284 3244
Fax : + 91 22 2284 3275 Mob : + 91 98199 03789
For details contact : Mr. Surendra A. Kotadia
Email: surendrakotadia@gmail.com
Phone: + 91 22 2202 4130 / 2202 4131/ 2284 3244
Fax : + 91 22 2284 3275 Mob : + 91 98199 03789
AEROPEX 2019 is a Specialised
National Philatelic Exhibition to be held at Drill Hall, Torrens Parade
Ground, Victoria Drive, Adelaide 5000, Australia from Dec 6 to 8, 2019 to
commemorate the Centenary of the epic England to Australia flight of Sir Ross
& Keith Smith in 1919.
AEROPEX 2019 is jointly
organised by Australian Airmail Society Inc. and the South Australian
Philatelic Council Inc. under the Auspices of Australian Philatelic Federation
Ltd., and under the Patronage of Fédération Internationale des
SociétésAérophilatéliques (FISA).
Mr. Madhukar Jhingan is coordinating
the participation from India.
Email : mj@stampsofindia.com Ph. +91 98111
60965 .
CHICAGOPEX 2019
CHICAGOPEX 2019 will be held from Nov. 22-24th at the
Westin Chicago Northwest USA.This year in CHICAGOPEX 2019 American National
Stamp Exhibiton, five societies are participating, Polonus Philatelic Society,
the Rossia Society of Russian Philately, the Lithuania Philatelic Society, the
Ukrainian Philatelic and Numismatic Society and the India Study Circle.
CHICAGOPEX is one of the largest and one of the most
prestigious philatelic exhibition of USA. Limited Exhibits will be accepted
from Indian Participants who are members of India Study Circle for Philately. I
will represent India Study Circle in CHICAGOPEX 2019 for Indian Participants.
- Ajay Kumar Mittal, Membership Secretary, ISC
EXPHIMO ’20
1 Frame Team Competition 30 May- 1 June 2020
Theme – Technology
Visit
: http://www.philcolux.lu/
IBRA
2021
International Stamp exhibition and stamp Fair IBRA
2021 will be held in Essen, Germany from
6-9 May 2021.
Ek La Chalo Re..
For more details contact 033-2212-0456 / 033-2212-0845
Recent
Stamps on Mahatma Gandhi
Celebrating 150 years of Birth of Mahatma Gandhi
Slovenia
Spain
CHARACTERS. 150 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF MAHATMA GANDHI
Every
year, on October 2, India celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Gandhi,
who was born that day in 1869 in Porbandar. Therefore, this year marks 150
years since its birth and Correos dedicates a stamp to this illustrious
character.
The
seal shows through a watercolor a portrait of Gandhi with his characteristic
glasses and a slight smile. Behind him, the flag of India. In front,
the silhouette of four women dressed in the typical Indian saree of bright
colors.
Tanzania
Iraq &
Luxembourg
Diwali Special
Lord Rama, crown-prince of Ayodhya, enters into betrothal with Sita after fulfilling the challenge of stringing Pinaka, the bow of God of gods Adi Yogi Shiva.
Stamp 1: Rama Strings the Bow.
While being strung, Pinaka created an enormous sound — Tamkrita — that brought angry Parashu-Rama, a disciple of Shiva, to the place. Soon, Parashu-Rama recognises Rama as an (8th) Avatar of Vishnu, the middle of the Hindu trinity of Brahma (creator) – Vishnu (care-taker) – Shiva (destroyer / recreator).
Rama and Parashu-Ram are destined to meet again in the year 3378 A.D. when Kalki comes as the tenth and the final Avatar of Lord Vishnu. At that time, Parashu-Ram will be the martial-Guru of Kalki. It is also for this reason that Parashu-Ram is considered to be one of the eight Chiranjeevi — those who do not die — persons.
Stamp 2: Dashrath is Forced to Send Rama to Exile.
Lord Rama was exiled to forests by Dashrath, his father, due to plotting by his step-mother. Sita goes with him and so does younger brother Lakshman.
Soon after, Rama’s other brother Bharat (also the constitutional name of modern India) arrives seeking his return. When Rama doesn’t relent, Bharat carries back the sandals of Rama vowing that hence-forth, he will rule as a regent / care-taker placing the sandals on the throne.
Haridwar
Haridwar is the first teerth-sthan. At Har-ki-paidi, even in modern times, a seeker can find foot-prints of Lord Vishnu enshrined in a non-descript temple, as he himself had come here.
Stamp 4: Kevat Carries Rama, Sita, and Lakshman in Boat.
As the journey in exile progresses, they come upon a river. This brings about a sweet episode in the story. Kevat, the boatman halts and chides Rama while he was boarding. He says that with the touch of the dust of Rama’s feet a stone turns to another being (alluding to the story of succour to Ahilya). He doesn’t want his boat to turn in to anything else. Thus Kevat rejoices in having an opportunity to touch and wash Rama’s feet. It is noteworthy that Kevat could have asked anything from Lord Rama. But he chose to ask for an opportunity to serve. Later, his whole family drank the water that was collected during washing of the feet leading to salvation of the entire clan.
The water is called Charanamrit, the nectar (amrit) from feet (charan). Ganges had emanated from Lord Vishnu’s feet. It was amrit that was the final blessing, contained in an earthen pot (kumbha) that came as a result of churning of the oceans by the divines and the demons. A drop of that fell at Brahma-kund / Har-ki-paidi in Haridwar and due to this reason the Kumbha festival is held after every twelve years in Haridwar. Kumbha festival is listed as an intangible cultural heritage of the entire humanity by UNESCO of the United Nations. In many Hindu rituals, Charanamrit is prepared by mixing a large portion of devotion with milk, honey, curd, and water spiked with basil leaves. Panchgavya is another mixture with a different recipe. Rig Veda talks of Soma as a desirable holy drink.
Stamp 5: Rama Nursing Jatayu Who Valiantly Tries Protecting Sita.
Jatayu, the old king of the vultures, fought with Ravana while the latter was abducting Sita. Jatayu’s valiant efforts were a form of serving Sita rather than saving as Ravana was stronger. Jatayu’s younger brother Sampati was a friend of Dashrath, Rama’s father.
As Jatayu passed away, Lord Rama became very aggrieved. He performs the last rites and shoots an arrow in the ground summoning all of the seven rivers.
World’s largest bird sculpture (200 feet long, 150 feet broad, 70 feet in height and having 15,000 square feet of floor area) is of that of the great bird Jatayu inaugurated in south India in 2018.
Stamp 6: Shabari Feeding Berries to Rama, Expounding of the 9 fold Bhakti Yoga
Of tribal origin and living in dense forests, Shabari was a great saint whose Guru was Rishi Matang. While dying, pleased with Shabari’s life-long service and devotion, Matang gave a blessing to her that she will experience God appearing before her. Each day, she would get ready and pluck fresh fruits. She would have a small bite of each and select the tastier ones while discarding the rest. She wanted to serve the best to the divine when he appears. She would fashion bowls out of leaves and place the tasted fruits in them. One day Rama, along with Lakshman did walk in. Shabari was overjoyed thinking there would be hundreds of Yogis in the area and yet she was chosen to receive Lord Rama.
When Shabari offers the pre-tasted fruits to Rama, Lakshman intervenes saying that such can’t be offered to deities. To this, Rama says, ” Whomsoever offers (even a mere) a fruit, leaf, flower or some water with love, I partake it with great joy.” This view is known well to the masses in India.
Here Rama explains the nine-fold path to devotion and Bhakti-Yoga –
1. Satsang, the good company
2. Listening to the stories of the Lord
3. Service to the Guru
4. Sing Kirtan, the chorus
5. Japa, the repetitive chanting and bhajans
6. Follow scriptures, practice control of the senses, nobility of character and selfless service
7. To see Lord manifested everywhere and worshiping Lord’s saints more than Lord himself
8. Being contented and not finding faults with others
9. Unreserved surrender with complete faith in Lord Rama’s strength is the ninth and highest stage.
Lord Rama further proclaims, “Shabari, anyone who practices any one of these nine modes of Mybhakti pleases Me most and reaches Me without fail. That (unreserved surrender and complete faith) which is most difficult for the greatest Yogis was easily attained by you, Shabari, because of your sincere devotion.”
Stamp 7: Hanuman Locates Sita and Presents Rama’s Ring.
Hanuman is sent out searching for
Sita. Despite the several obstacles and temptations, he manages to locate and
reach the Ashoka grove in Lanka where Sita is held captive. Sita is sitting
under a tree and that tree gets the name Sita-Ashok. This tree has a unique
feature: it flowers even from stem during winter time. It can be seen in
Haridwar.
Here is an interesting trivia
about languages. Sita is seen lamenting –
“Sathsoone Hariaanehimohi”
as described in Tulsidas’
Ramcharitmanas, a version of Valmiki’s Ramayana. Roughly translated, it means,
“Why doesn’t Hari (Rama) takes me back soon.” The Brij / Hindi language word “soone”
has been used exactly as the English word “soon”. Earlier as well, while the
trio were in exile in a forest, Tulsidas writes,
“Tav Panchvati near aayi”
meaning “Then Panch-vati (a grove
of 5 trees) came near.” The word “near” has the same meaning in both the
languages.
When Hanuman announces himself as
a messenger of Rama, Sita wants to be assured of his identity. Thus, Hanuman
presents the signet ring of Lord Rama.
There is an interesting aspect to
the ring. Lord Rama was reincarnated as an Avatar in human form. Every human
being passes away and so does Rama. But Hanuman, like Parashu-Rama, is one of
the 8 Chiranjeevi, persons who can not die. Much after Ramayana, after all of
have left this world, this ring which Hanuman had, one day, slips from his grip
in a crack in Earth. He goes down to the Patal-Lok, the nether-world and
was astonished to find several such rings.
Stamp 8: Rama Blesses a Squirrel Who Is
Helping Build a Bridge.
Hanuman comes back and reports to
Rama about the location and well-being of Sita. An army of apes joins Rama and
Lakshman. Lanka is beyond the southern sea. Upon reaching the southern tip of
the land (the town is known as Rameshwaram), they start upon the task of
building a bridge. When the name of Rama was written on rocks, they would not
sink.
Rama notices that even a little
squirrel is helping in building the bridge. He lifts her up and runs his three
middle fingers over her as a form of blessing and affection. Thus an Indian
squirrel has three stripes on its back, unlike the western chipmunks.
Stamp 9: Hanuman Carrying a Mountain of Herbs to Sushena, the Ayurveda Rishi.
Hanuman flies to the place. He
locates the right mountain-range but can’t identify the right herb known as Sanjeevani-Booti.
Thus, he lifts the whole mountain and brings it to the place where Lakshman is
lying unconscious.
Modern botanists consider plant ‘Selaginella bryopteris’ to be that
herb.
Stamp 10: Rama Shoots Ravan.
In a fierce battle, Ravan’s head
and arms (he had ten heads and twenty arms) were wounded several times, yet he
would not die and remain as energetic as ever. Then it was revealed that Ravan
survives due to life-giving nectar in his stomach. The divines were very
worried.
Yoga
Aditya Hridayam (Aditya: Sun, Hridayam:
Heart) is an ancient Yoga practice that manifests a variation of
SūryaNamaskāra, the Sun Salutations Yoga. It is a procedure of saluting Sun,
taught to Rama by Sage Agastya, before his decisive battle with Ravan. It is
described in the “Yuddha Kaanda” (Book of Battle) of Ramayana. There are
in total 124 names praising the Sun in the whole procedure. An example –
“Salutations to Thee who is the One being manifest in the twelve forms of the
Sun”.
Aditya (of the name Aditya Hridayam)
is the ninth name of Sun used in the chant of Sun Salutations; the mantra being
–
“Aum Hrum Adityay Namah”
Surya is the third name of Sun used in
Sun-Salutations. The corresponding mantra is –
“Aum Hrum Suryay Namah”
It is note-worthy that the two
connotations of Sun Salutations viz. Aditya-Hridayam and Surya-Namaskar, both
have the same seed-mantra — Aum Hrum — as given above.
Lord Rama conducts a special
maneuver. A transliteration of the scripture is given below.
“Pulling the bow up till ear,
Rama launched thirty-one arrows. They fired forward as if they were
death-causing-snakes. One arrow absorbed the nectar in the navel (of Ravan).
The other thirty ferocious arrows pierced (Ravan’s) heads and arms. They
carried away the heads and the arms. The head-less and arms-less torso started frantic-dance
on Earth. The torso started running amok causing ground to sink. Rama shot
another arrow that cut the torso in two. While dying Ravan said, “Where is
Rama? I challenge and will kill in combat.” The Earth shook as Ravan fell to
the ground. Oceans, rivers, elephants in various directions, and mountains got
agitated. The split torso fell to the ground over groups of bears and apes.
After depositing the heads and arms near Mandodari, the arrows went to the
place where Rama was present. All of the arrows resumed back to the quiver.
Seeing this, the divines started drumming. The aura of Ravan merged with into
the face of Rama. … Rama ordered his younger brother to console Vibhishana. He
also ordered to perform the last rites of Ravan.”
There are several mantras in
Sanskrit. The most potent of all is the simple mantra – “Aum Namah Shivay“.
But the most potent and commonly used strotam (hymn) is Shiva-strotam
that was composed by none other than Ravan himself.Lord Rama also used to pray
to Shiva.
Stamp 11: Rama Coronated as the King.
At the end, Rama ascends the
throne as king. All are happy and a long pleasant reign starts. The
descriptions are made of ‘Ram-Rajya‘ or the ‘reign of Rama’. There is a
long description of how a peaceful (utopian) world is, under Rama’s rule.
In modern India as well, the term
used for the best / ideal form of governance is Ram-Rajya.
“All of the three worlds became
joyous as Rama becomes the ruler. All sadness was gone. Nobody has animosity
towards others. All inequalities were erased. All follow the paths of their
occupations and stages-of-life, and follow the path of Vedas and become happy.
They aren’t afraid of anything, are not sad, and do not suffer any ailment. …”
The visual image shown above is
known as “Shri Ram Darbar” or “the court of Lord Rama.” It is seen very
commonly in most temples. On the day of Diwali, the festival of lights, this
visual is the central deity to be worshiped.
Diwali, or Deepavali, is
celebrated twenty days after Dussehra, the day Ravan was killed. After killing
Ravan, Rama, Sita, Lakshman and all return to Ayodhya.
Deepavali means ‘rows of lights’.
Upon hearing of Rama’s impending return, people started cleaning and decorating
their houses and surroundings. Twenty days later when the victorious Rama,
Sita, Lakshman and others arrive at Ayodhya, people lit rows lamps in
celebration and welcome.
Diwali is the most
celebrated festival of India. It signifies and heralds the victory of truth
over falsehood, just over unjust, light over darkness.
- Tarun Kumar : email : azimvth@gmail.com
AZIMVTH
Ashram in Haridwar, India, is a small centre for spiritual arts.
'Philately & Festivals', a new project by AZIMVTH Ashram, aims to
collect, curate, and co-create artworks inspired with the themes of Indian festivals as depicted in philatelic
materials the world over. .https://azimvth.org/2019/10/06/ramayana-the-story-of-rama/
Doon
Philatelic Diary
Nainital Parole Camp during WW-II
- Abhai Mishra
During WW-II,
Dehra Dun had POW as well as Internment camp. POW camp was for soldiers captured
during war action in Middle East while Internment camp was for civilian males
belonging to enemy countries. Few know that there was a Parole camp at Nainital
which housed families / ladies of enemy nations. This cover was sent from
Shanghai-Hongkew/China to one Miss Karin Walbaum in Bombay on 14-Sep-1940. It
was redirected to Valley View, Landour and then to Parole Camp at Nainital and delivered on 29-Sep-1940.
Miss Karin Walbaum was one of many Jews who fled Italy / Germany
along with their family to Shanghai in order to escape Hitler’s atrocity.
Shanghai / China was one of very few places which granted visas to escaping
Jews during WW-II. On the way when their ship docked in India, she de-boarded
to work for a British family while others moved on. Probably she was put on
parole later at Nainital camp being of German origin. This letter must have
been written to her by her relatives in Shanghai. This camp was in a house
known as St. Cloud in Nainital. This Nainital parole camp also housed the
famous Hungarians Madam Sass Brunner and her daughter Elizabeth. They were
painters and had the book “Mystic India’ written by them. They came to India on
the invitation of Rabindranath Tagore, and painted Mahatma Gandhi too.
Elizabeth Brunner was bestowed with Padma Shree in 1985.
Beginners’
Section
150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Khadi on Postage Stamps
- N. Kalyani
Mahatma Gandhi encouraged and promoted khadi and the
charkha in a big way as part of the Swadeshi Movement during the Indian freedom
struggle. As we come together to celebrate the sesquicentennial (150th) birth
anniversary of the Father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, N Kalyani takes a look
at khadi, the fabric that Gandhiji endorsed in a big way, and how postage
stamps of India, have, over the years, commemorated khadi and Gandhiji.
Khadi,
or khaddar, refers to handspun and hand-woven cloth. Khadi today has acquired
many dimensions and has become a fashion statement; fashion wear could be
crafted from khadi. During the freedom struggle, when India was fighting
British rule, khadi was central to the ideals of self-reliance of and
self-governance by the Indians. It was in the year 1918 that Mahatma Gandhi
began the movement for Khadi as relief programme for the poor masses of India’s
villages. ‘I am convinced that Swaraj cannot come so long as the tens of
millions of our brothers and sisters do not take to the charkha, do not spin,
do not make khadi and wear it,’ Gandhi had said at the opening speech at the
Belgaum Congress session of 1924.
Khadi
was encouraged during India’s freedom struggle as the Indian handspun cloth,
against both foreign cloth as also mill-made cloth. In fact, Gandhiji wrote, in
the year 1929, in his publication, Navajivan, ‘The boycott of foreign cloth
will succeed only when the twenty-two crore of our peasants begin to use khadi.
And to convert them to the use of khadi means to explain to them the science of
khadi, to show them the advantages of self-help and to teach them the entire
process of khadi production. For this, we need volunteers, mobile schools, and
preparation and distribution of booklets describing the processes of spinning,
carding, etc.’
India
Post, India’s postal department, has over the years brought a number of stamps
on the themes of khadi and Gandhi. Commemorative and definitive stamps and
other postal stationery as also cancellations (postmarks) are a means to carry
messages of importance around the country and world too, given the postal
system’s network and reach even to remote and otherwise inaccessible areas.
Besides the role of postage, stamps are also beautiful pieces of art and make for
collectibles. Stamps and other postal stationery are brought out by the postal
departments of countries around the world on various themes showcasing their
history, geography, culture, heritage, art, architecture, sports, flora and
fauna, as also current and past events and personalities. Philatelists around
the world collect stamps on varied themes.
India
has, over the years since Independence, issued a large number of postage stamps
and postal stationery. It was in 2011 that India Post released the world’s
first khadi stamp on the occasion of INDIPEX 2011, the World Philatelic
Exhibition held at New Delhi. The unique diamond-shaped khadi stamp is in a
denomination of `100 and shows Gandhiji’s face in profile and the charkha on
real khadi cloth. In other words, while stamps are mostly made of paper, this
stamp is actually made of khadi! The commemorative stamp also carries the
Mahatma’s words, ‘Be true’, in his hand, along with his signature. The
Miniature Sheet, also released on the occasion, shows Gandhiji at the charkha.
There is a quotation reproduced from Harijan, the newspaper that he brought
out, dated April 27, 1947. ‘Take to spinning to find peace of mind. The music
of the wheel will be as balm to our soul. I believe that the yarn we spin is
capable of mending the broken warp and woof of our life. The charkha (spinning
wheel) is the symbol for nonviolence on which all life, if it is to be real
life, must be based.’
Charkha
as the symbol for nonviolence has been synonymous with Gandhiji, one who
believed in the two cardinal virtues of peace and nonviolence (ahimsa). In
fact, the birth anniversary of the Mahatma, October 2, is observed world over
as the International Day of Non-Violence. And to commemorate the day the United
Nations Postal Administration brought out a colourful stamp $1-denomination
stamp on Gandhiji in the year 2009. The many different colours in the stamp
depict Gandhiji’s life and philosophy: red the colour of energy, green the
colour of healing, white of purity, blue of serenity, yellow of balance, and
brown of the Earth.
In
1969, to commemorate the birth centenary of Gandhiji, four stamps were issued
by India. The `5 stamp shows Gandhi spinning the charkha. The cancellation
(postmark) issued for this set of stamps was itself in the shape of a charkha.
The se-tenant of two stamps that India issued titled, ‘125 Years of Mahatma
Gandhi’, also show him spinning the charkha, and carry the caption: ‘My life is
my message’. The stamps to commemorate the Quit India Resolution of 1942 that were
issued in 1983 and in 1992 also feature the charkha. The 1983 stamp shows the
Indian flag as it was designed initially, by Pingali Venkayya, with the charkha
in the centre. The 2 stamps issued in 1992 also carry the Mahatma’s call to the
people for the Movement: ‘Do or Die’.
Another
interesting pair of stamps released in 1995 titled ‘India-South Africa
Cooperation’ that was a joint stamp issue of India and South Africa, the
country that was crucial to the birth of the Mahatma’s philosophy of ‘Satyagraha’.
Once again, one of the illustrations on the miniature sheet shows Gandhi
spinning the charkha. Being a joint stamp issue, India and South Africa
released the stamps, in similar design, in their respective countries on the
same day (October 2), in denominations of their respective currencies. In 2015,
on October 15, India Post issued a set of two stamps on the Charkha, one
titled, Bardoli Charkha, and the other, Peti Charkha. Gandhi had himself
designed a charkha and used it to weave khadi which has been featured in the
stamp. In 2018, on Gandhi Jayanti a set of seven uniquely shaped round stamps
were issued by India Post to mark the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma
Gandhi. The stamps are in varied denominations, and the `22 denomination stamp
shows the Mahatma weaving on the charkha.
The
Gandhi ashram also known as the Sabarmati Ashram, at Ahmedabad, has a permanent
pictorial cancellation of a charkha. In other words, all letters sent from the
post office here bear this postmark. Khadi and the charkha have been immensely
popularized by India Post. So along with khadi in your wardrobe, you can have
some khadi on your
mail too !
mail too !
-Kalyani N. : email : kolu_poorni@yahoo.com
Ms N. Kalyani is a freelance environmental journalist and writer. She has been writing for National Newspapers and magazines , and a regular contributor to Rainbow Stamp News.
Published in ‘Terra Green’
October 2019 issue
Ms N. Kalyani is a freelance environmental journalist and writer. She has been writing for National Newspapers and magazines , and a regular contributor to Rainbow Stamp News.
Published in ‘Terra Green’
October 2019 issue
PIN
The Postal Index Number (PIN,
or sometimes redundantly PIN
code) is a six-digit postal code. PIN
system was made by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar when he was at service in Kolkata.
It was introduced on 15 August 1972 by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
There are nine postal zones in the country; the first eight are geographical
regions, and the ninth is reserved for the Army Postal Service (APS).
The
PIN system is organised in the following way:
·
The first digit indicates the
zone.
·
The first three digits indicate
a sorting district.
·
The last three digits indicate
the delivery post office.
The
PIN for an address may be found on the Postal Service website. There are
total of 19,101 PINs covering 154,725 post offices in India, with the exception
of the Army Postal Service, as of 2014
Specialized Section
White-throated Kingfisher on Stamps
-Col J Dutta & Dr Anjali Dutta
The white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) also known as the white-breasted kingfisher or Smyrna kingfisher, is a tree kingfisher, widely distributed in Asia from Turkey east through the Indian subcontinent to the Philippines.
Distribution of the White-throated Kingfisher
It is the state bird of the Indian state of Bengal. It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds.
Tanzania stamp issued on 10.07.2012 as a part of a 4 stamp series along with a MS
Tanzania MS (Miniature Sheet) issued on 10.07.2012
Singapore stamp issued on 10.3.1963 as a part of a 4 stamp series
This is a large kingfisher,
28 cm in length. The adult has a bright blue back, wings and tail. Its
head, shoulders, flanks and lower belly are chestnut, and the throat and breast
are white. The large bill and legs are bright red.
Singapore (15.10.1975),Sierra Leone (23.10.2015) & Guyana (16.08.1994)
North Vietnam (15.10.1963),
Suriname (15.10.2008) & Sri Lanka (27.09.2003)
The flight of the
white-throated kingfisher is rapid and direct, the short rounded wings
whirring. In flight, large white patches are visible on the blue and black
wings.
Hong Kong (20.4.1988),
Israel (25.4.1963) & Sierra Leone (25.3.2016)
Sexes are similar, but
juveniles are a duller version of the adult.
Maldives (25.5.2015)
Local names
include Baluchistan: aspi
chidok; Sindhi: dalel;
Hindi: kilkila, kourilla; Himachal Pradesh: neela machhrala; Punjabi: wadda machhera; Bengali: sandabuk machhranga; Assamese: masroka; Cachar: dao natu gophu; Gujarati: kalkaliyo, safedchati kalkaliyo; Marathi: khandya; Tamil: vichuli; Telugu: lakmuka, buchegadu; Malayalam: ponman; Kannada: rajamatsi; and Sinhalese: pilihuduwa.
The white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon
smyrnensis) on MS (Miniature Sheet)
Sierra Leone MS issued on
25.3.2016
Maldives MS issued on 25.5.2015
Maldives MS issued on 25.5.2015
Sierra Leone MS issued on 23.10.2015
Jordan MS issued on 21.7.1988
Guyana MS issued on 16.08.1994
Book
Review
By Swamynathan R.
Collectors
Guide to Special Covers on Karnataka
In early days special
cancellations were issued by India Post and the attractive covers were
privately printed and issued. Special covers and cancellations related to
philately exhibitions organized by India Post were issued by India Post.
Nowdays, all types of special covers and cancellations are issued by India Post
with official number printed on the back side of the special cover. Special
covers do not have a commemorative stamp as in case of First Day Cover. Special
covers cater to regional and local philately requirements including postal
history as compared to national perspective of First Day Cover. Special cover
has a great importance in promoting philately at local and regional level.
To have a catalogue
of anything has a special importance to quick referencing, preserving the past,
research and many more. In recent years, special covers issued by India Post
has picked up its importance and popularity among philatelists and having a
catalogue of special covers is of great help. It’s nice to know that a few
philatelists have started the effort to catalogue the special covers.
The first volume of
the book on special covers issued by Karnataka from 1960-2014 titled “Collectors
Guide to Special Covers on Karnataka-1960-2014”was released in the year
2015.
The book was authored by Shri.Sushil Mehra
with the help of many philatelists. This book is the first catalogue book on
special cover in Indian philately. The outpouring appreciation of the book
resulted in the second volume of the book on special covers on Karnataka being released
at KARNAPEX event held at Mangalore from 12th to 15th
October 2019. The volume II of the book illustrates the special covers of the
period 1960-2014 missing in volume 1 and the special cover of the period
2015-2018. With the publication of two
volumes of the book, each special cover issued by Karnataka Postal Circle now
has a specific number for any reference purpose.
Both volumes of the book have etched a
special place for itself in the history of philately in India. The book will
find a place in every personal library of philatelists. The book highlighted the importance of
special covers in philately and in particular in the modern era.Shri. Sushil
Mehra, the author of the book needs to be applauded for his wonderful efforts
on his ongoing job in cataloging the special covers released from Karnataka
state from the very first issue.A big thanks to India Post-Karnataka Circle to
publish the book. The book has an attractive Design and printed with highest
quality.
Hope the two volumes of the book on special
covers of Karnataka will inspire more special cover books to be published.
For further details on the book one can
contact the Bengaluru Philatelic Bureau inside Bengaluru GPO, Contact no. +91 80-22863434.
- Swamynathan R. : email : swamyxyz@yahoo.com
In Memory of Dr Satyendra Agrawal….
Rose
Philately
White Roses
White
Roses from Australia issued on 25 January 2016 by Australia Post.
Special Occasion stamp stamp Booklet from Australia issued in 2010 featuring Champane Roses
White Rose stamps from Special Occasion series featuring
Date of Issue : 5 February 2019
Metro Rose – Stamps
on Roses Thailand 2009
Metro rose or White rose is a rose variety which is made up of
many overlapping petals giving them a camellia-like appearance. They are creamy
blush to white, well scented and often produced in large trusses.Thailand issued
a stamp on 6 Feb 2009 on this variety of rose to mark the Valentine’s Day.It is
an embossed stamp.
Wedding
Roses
The USPS issued a Wedding Roses commemorative stamp on 21 April
2011. It features two white roses gently resting atop a piece of wedding
correspondence. A white ribbon is visible in the background. White
roses carried on a bride’s wedding day signify eternal love, purity, and
innocence. A bouquet of roses is a special way to send a message of love.
New issues from other Countries
Aland
24 October 2019 Christmas
This
year’s two sparkling Christmas stamps from Åland Post appear on 24 October.
Through the versatile use of watercolour, Swedish artist and summer Ålander
Anette Gustafsson has explored the magic of snow crystals.
Austria
25 October 2019 : The Traditional Costume of Flachgau
The
focus of the “Classic traditional costumes” series on this occasion is the
dirndl from Salzburg’s Flachgau region. This traditional costume for everyday
wear impresses with its fresh colours and its typical cut.
The traditional costume of Flachgau is a new version of the costume, with considerable freedom in the design to encourage variety and to enable the traditional costume to be incorporated into everyday wear as easily as possible. Characteristic features are the square neckline at the front of the bodice and the narrow central flap fastened with buttons. The costume is made from linen, cotton or mixed-fibre fabrics, either in a single colour or with a floral or checked pattern, with the colour of the skirt coordinating with the bodice. Depending on the pattern of the fabric, either the flap or the edging on the hem is often decorated with monochrome piping. Alternatively, taking inspiration from the costume for special occasions, the bodice with the central flap is replaced with a linen laced corset with a wide front aperture, a seam dividing the back section and incorporated straps. The lacing eyelets of the corset are often elaborately designed in alloys of gold or silver. For special occasions there is also the “Festtracht” made of silk or brocade, the bodice of which is embroidered with floral motifs and decorated with velvet.
The
traditional costume of Flachgau shown on the special stamp comprises a red
linen bodice with a herringbone weave and a coordinating printed skirt with an
edging in the same colour as the bodice. It is worn with a light-green cotton
apron decorated with a scattered flower motif and fastened with a wide bow. The
plain white blouse with short sleeves and the red piping on the square neckline
and sleeves complete the dirndl.
As varied as the region
Flachgau is
the most northerly region of the province and surrounds the capital city
Salzburg. With its lakes, basins and mountains, it offers considerable variety,
and the regional variants of the traditional dress are just as varied as the
landscape. One of the best-known versions of the dirndl from the Flachgau
region is the Henndorf dirndl. It isoften made from blue checked material
(“bedding” material) and the central flap isfastened with buttons. The apron is
not tied in a bow, as is usual, but is instead attached to the dirndl with buttons.
Slovenia
27 September 2019 Logar Valley Nature Park
Logar Valley Nature Park
Logar
Valley Nature Park is a picturesque Alpine oasis, surrounded by a chain of two
thousand metre mountains on the eastern section of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and
Southern Karavanke. The valley, which is tectonic in origin, and ultimately
shaped by glaciers, measures 9km in length, and extends to 500 m in its widest
part. Centuries ago the valley was recognised as one of the most beautiful
glacial valleys of the entire Alps. The local people were aware of the
advantages and value of the numerous preserved natural and cultural features,
so in 1987 the valley was proclaimed a nature park and a natural asset of
national importance. Large-scale, self-su cient farms, which over the centuries
have helped shape the image of the landscape, have lefttheir mark on this area.
From a green backdrop below the prominence of Mt Okrešelj rises the River
Savinja. The river has barely been born before it rushes down a 90 m steep rocky
gully, and then as a waterfall called Rinkaplunges into a breathtaking abyss,
where soon after it disappears. Its second source is at the Logar farm
calledČrna. Together with its tributaries, which ow into it alongits way, it
makes up the longest river that ows in itsentirety within Slovenian territory.
Enjoying
the beauty of nature is a central, unforgettable experience. The varied hilly
and mountainous landscape in itself calls on us to sense our inner voice
through active movement, a voice telling us we are also part of nature.
A
distinctive feature of the Logar Valley Nature Parkdestination is the cuisine
of the entire Solčava area.At the meeting point of the Gorenjska, Koroška and
Štajerska regions, it forms a characteristic interplay ofthe gastronomic in
uences of all three regions and of the entire Alpine area. Farms in the area of
the park usethe food they produce to supply their own needs and for tourist
consumption.
Rinka
Centre and the Municipality of Solčava
Spain
25 October 2019 : 12 Months, 12 Stamps - Cantabria
In Cantabria
they bid farewell to September with the ‘Día de Campoo’ (Festival of National
Tourism Interest) on which ‘Reinosa’ is at the centre of folklore and regional
traditions. This ushers in October, the month dedicated to Cantabria in the 12
MONTHS 12 STAMPS series. The province of Cantabria is rich in archaeological
sites of the Upper Palaeolithic, although the first signs of human settlement
date back to the Lower Palaeolithic. The Altamira Cave paintings, dating back
to 37000 B C, stand out in this respect. Along with nine other Cantabrian
caves. The Picos de Europa mountains appear in the background of the stamp, a
mountain range consisting of three perfectly defined massifs: the western or
‘Cornión’, the central or ‘Urrieles’, and the eastern or ‘Ándara’. The Naranjo de
Bulnes or Picu Urriellu (2519 m), the Peña Vieja (2613 m), the Llambrión (2642
m), and the Torre Cerrado with its 2,646 meters is the highest summit of the
Picos de Europa all rise from the central massif. 'La Virgen de la Bien
Aparecida' is the patron saint of Cantabria. Her festival is held on 15
September and she can be found in a sanctuary in Hoz de Marrón (Ampuero). The
image of the ‘Virgen Bien Aparecida’ is small (21.6 cm including the pedestal),
possibly the smallest across Spain. It is no older than the fifteenth century
and is still intact, covered with elaborately beautiful vestments.
There are
currently four versions of the Cantabrian bowling game 'Bolos'. Of the four,
'Bolo Palma' is the most well-known. The four versions are grouped into two
families: 'Derribo', meaning ‘demolition’ (the object of the game is to knock
over the most pins); 'Bolo Palma' and 'Bolo Pasiego' fall into this category.
'Pasabolos', meaning ‘pass the pins’ (the objective is to throw the balls as
far as possible past the lines to gain the most points); 'Pasabolo Tablón' and
'Pasabolo Losa' fall into this category. 'Anchoas en salazón' (salted
anchovies) date back to the Roman Empire (evolving from garum) and are
documented as having been produced in Spain since the year 1250 when Alfonso XI
granted the town of Laredo in Cantabria permission to make 'salazones' for the
rest of Castile. It wasn’t until 1880, when the Italian fishing fleet set up a
'salazón' factory in Santoña, that the area became one of the largest producers
in Europe.
In making
this product the anchovies (Engraulis encrasicholus) undergo a preparation
process[ ] whereby after having been cleaned, filleted, salted and soaked in
vegetable oil (olive oil), they are put into tins, glass jars, or wooden barrels.[]
The Santa María de Lebeña Church is found in the beautiful region of Liébana,
Cantabria, some nine kilometres from the capital, Potes, at the entry of
Desfiladero de la Hermida, surrounded by immense white mountains that contrast
the greenery around the monument. This church is a paradigm of the Mozarabic or
‘repopulation’ style demonstrating the three defining influences of the style:
Asturian, Visigothic and Muslim. A detail of a copper alquitar still used for
the distillation of 'orujo'. The Lebaniegos made 'orujo' in their homes for
centuries, a tradition that has led to one of the most important industries in
the Liébana region. Liébana currently produces different varieties of 'orujo'
(a clear spirit).
The most
common variety is called 'Blanco', which comes directly from the alquitar; the
other varieties are produced by mixing the 'aguardiente' with sloe, morello
cherry, mountain ironwort (Sideritis hyssopifolia) or honey. 'Sobao pasiego', a
protected area whose centre of production is located in the region of Pas, next
to the region delineated by the rivers Pas and Pisueña. This is a sweet made
from a mixture of wheat, butter, sugar and egg. It is served in squares, in
cupcake paper (traditionally called a gorro or ‘hat’) folded to create the
characteristic wings.
A 'trainera'
is, originally, a Cantabrian coastal boat propelled using oars and sometimes a
sail. These boats were traditionally used for fishing but have now been
modified, making them lighter for use in competitive fixed-seat rowing regattas
with strict rules concerning weight, dimensions, etc. The standard measurements
are 12 m in length, a 95 cm bow, a 75 cm stern, a hold depth of 60.5 cm and a
minimum beam length of 1.72 m.
Today, a
'trainera' crew consists of 13 oarsmen and one cox. The photograph that appears
on the stamp is the work of artist Ángel Obregón. The 'Barros Stele', one of
the Cantabrian Stelae, is a gigantic stone disc from the 4th century BC found
in Barros (a region of the Los Corrales de Buelna municipality in Cantabria),
which was declared a place of cultural interest in 1985 It is 1.66 m in
diameter and 0.40 m thick, and rests on a base measuring 1 m in height and 0.80
m in width, an impressive size for a work of this type.[] It is made from
natural sandstone. Today it is located in the Barros 'Parque de las estelas'
(‘Stelae Park’), which opened in 2001. The red stripe along the bottom
represents the red of the Cantabrian flag.
25 October 2019 : UPAEP
America, Traditional Foods, Paella
Since 1989, the UPAEP member countries issue a philatelic series with stamps based on a common theme, this year, the chosen theme is about traditional foods.Spain, issues a stamp dedicated to one of the most famous and known recipes worldwide, paella.
There has been much talk about the origin of paella, its variants and if paella can be called all dishes that have rice and saffron as a base.
The majority dates its origin during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, in the rural areas of Valencia. The farmers needed easy recipes to prepare with the ingredients they had on hand in the field.
The ingredients of the paella were the birds, the field rabbit or the hare and the fresh vegetables. All this was mixed with rice, saffron, olive oil and water in the paella, which also gives its name to the pan where this recipe is cooked. Over low heat, with orange wood, paella used to be eaten in the afternoon after a hard day of work in the field.
According to the purists, this is the origin of the authentic Valencian paella, but today we can enjoy many other recipes. For example, the seafood paella that they usually have as ingredients, in addition to rice and saffron, shrimp, mussels or crayfish. Also fish paellas, mixed, or black or broth rice.
Although the origin of the term is likely to be Latin "patella", there is a romantic theory that says that a man prepared this dish for his girlfriend and thus get his love, so the word "paella" could derive from the phrase " for her ”or“ for her ”.
The stamp issued by Correos within the America UPAEP series, collects an image of a paella, with a spoon with this delicacy in the foreground. Paella is one of the hallmarks of Spain and there are many visitors who come to th e country wishing to enjoy this ancestral recipe.
New Pictorial
cancellations from South Korea
1. 19-0926 postmark
- 100-year Anniversary of National Athletics Contest
2.19-1002 postmarks
- Seoul stamp exhibition : tracking
- Gyeongin stamp exhibition : horse racing
3. 19-1003 postmark
- Gangneung Coffee Festival stamp exhibition : coffee
4. 19-1018 postmark
- Seoul Silvergrass Festival : silvergrass
5. 19-1028 tourism postmarks
- Chuncheon post office : Virgin Status on Soyang river
- Pyeongchang post office : Alpensia ski jump
- Daejin post office : tower for unification(south and north korea)
6. 19-1105 postmark
- Chuncheon post office : stamp exhibition commemorating 9th ann. electric train
7. 19-1115 postmarks of the national stamp exhibition
- 19-1115 to 191118 : first post office in Korea
- 19-1115 : stamp day
- 19-1116 : Korea philatelic federation day
- 19-1117 : philatelist day
- 19-1118 : philatelist meeting day
Crd G Sriramarao (Retd.), Vishakhapatnam
Dear Mrs Jyothi,
I
am extremely happy to go through the October issue of Rainbow Stamp News
where
you covered most of the stamps issued on Mahatma Gandhi by various countries on
the occasion of the150 th anniversary of his birth, as well as many earlier
issues. It is a viewing pleasure as well as very informative.
The
book review of Mr Pradeep Jain on special issues of Gandhiji by India in
1948 is very well covered.
India
post also issued 4 special post cards on Mahatma Gandhi in ,1948.
Thanking
you,
With
regards
CDR
G Sriramarao (retd)
Dr Hemant V Kulkarni ,
Milwaukee, USA
The issue itself has become a collector’s item. Very
much impressed.
Congratulations
!
Best
regards
Hemant
V Kulkarni
USA
Gary Goodman , Editor Judacia Thematic
Society Newsletter, UK
Jyoti
Many
thanks for your latest Stamp News.
Always
a good read.
Regards
Gary.
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Acknowledgement
-
Ananthapuri Stamp Bulletin October 2019 issue edited by Mohanchandran Nair
- Judaica
Thematic Society (UK) November 2019
Newsletter edited by Gary Goodman email - judaicathematicsociety@talktalk.net
- Deccan
Philatelist Vol 19 No 2 2019 edited by
Col Jayanta Dutta
- Journal of The Army Philatelic Vol 17 No 3
2019 edited by Col Jayanta Dutta
-The Hyderabad Philatelist August 2019 issue edited by
Prakash Agrawal
-The
Hyderabad Hobby Magazine August 2019
issue edited by Prakash Agrawal
Philatelic Clubs & Societies
Ananthapuri
Philatelic Association, Thiruvanthapuram
Chandigarh
Philatelic Club
Deccan
Philatelic Society – Pune, Maharashtra
The Hyderabad
Philatelic and Hobbies Society
Ludhiana
Philatelic Club
Numismatic & Philatelic Association of Vellore
Fort
http://numismaticphilavellore.site40.net/index.htm
Philatelic
Society of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Rajkot
Philatelic Society – Rajkot, Gujarat
Gujarat
Philatelic Association - Ahmedabad
The
Army Philatelic Society, Pune
Stamps
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