India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Uttarakhand
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Uttarakhand
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 16.06.1983
Date of issue: 16.06.1983
Pin code: 248001
Pin code: 248001
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Dehradun
PO Name: Dehradun
Description: On November 9, 2000, Uttaranchal became the 27th state of India when it separated from Uttar Pradesh. On January 1, 2007, the state was renamed Uttarakhand. Dehradun is the capital and the most populous city of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Garhwal region, situated in the Doon Valley in the foothills of the Himalayas, between the Ganges River to the east and the Yamuna River to the west. The history of Dehradun is linked to the periods of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is said that after defeating Ravana, Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana visited this area. The city is also known as 'Dronanagari,' named after Dronacharya, the guru of the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Mahabharata, who is believed to have been born and lived in Dehradun. Evidence such as ancient temples and sculptures in and around Dehradun connects to the mythology of the Ramayana and Mahabharata, with these remains and ruins dating back approximately 2,000 years. Additionally, local traditions and literature reflect this region's relationship with the events of these epic tales.
Description: On November 9, 2000, Uttaranchal became the 27th state of India when it separated from Uttar Pradesh. On January 1, 2007, the state was renamed Uttarakhand. Dehradun is the capital and the most populous city of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Garhwal region, situated in the Doon Valley in the foothills of the Himalayas, between the Ganges River to the east and the Yamuna River to the west. The history of Dehradun is linked to the periods of the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is said that after defeating Ravana, Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana visited this area. The city is also known as 'Dronanagari,' named after Dronacharya, the guru of the Kauravas and Pandavas in the Mahabharata, who is believed to have been born and lived in Dehradun. Evidence such as ancient temples and sculptures in and around Dehradun connects to the mythology of the Ramayana and Mahabharata, with these remains and ruins dating back approximately 2,000 years. Additionally, local traditions and literature reflect this region's relationship with the events of these epic tales.
The permanent pictorial cancellation issued at the Philatelic Bureau originally depicted the Kedarnath Temple but now features the Badrinath Temple. Both temples are part of the Char Dham Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage in Hinduism.
The permanent pictorial cancellation issued at the Philatelic Bureau originally depicted the Kedarnath Temple but now features the Badrinath Temple. Both temples are part of the Char Dham Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage in Hinduism.