India Mint Stamp
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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: Not known
Date of issue: Not known
Pin code: 263001
Pin code: 263001
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Nainital
PO Name: Nainital
Description: Nainital is a Popular Hill Station situated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The city was established following the Anglo-Nepalese War, during which the British gained control of the Kumaon Hills. In 1841, a Sugar Merchant named Mr. P. Barron conceptualized the city as a sanctuary in the foothills of the Himalayas. He constructed elegant European-style houses and lodges, which positioned Nainital as a prominent hill station. The city derives its name from Naini Lake, which holds great significance in mythology as one of the 52 Shakti Peethas. Naina Devi Temple, located on the northern side of Naini Lake, is a revered site dedicated to Maa Naini Devi or Mata Sati. It is believed that the city of Nainital is named after this temple. The temple was reconstructed in 1883 after the original 15th-century temple was destroyed in a landslide in 1880. The Nanda Devi Sanctuary, featuring Nanda Devi, the highest peak in the Himalayas, is the central attraction of the region.
Description: Nainital is a Popular Hill Station situated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. The city was established following the Anglo-Nepalese War, during which the British gained control of the Kumaon Hills. In 1841, a Sugar Merchant named Mr. P. Barron conceptualized the city as a sanctuary in the foothills of the Himalayas. He constructed elegant European-style houses and lodges, which positioned Nainital as a prominent hill station. The city derives its name from Naini Lake, which holds great significance in mythology as one of the 52 Shakti Peethas. Naina Devi Temple, located on the northern side of Naini Lake, is a revered site dedicated to Maa Naini Devi or Mata Sati. It is believed that the city of Nainital is named after this temple. The temple was reconstructed in 1883 after the original 15th-century temple was destroyed in a landslide in 1880. The Nanda Devi Sanctuary, featuring Nanda Devi, the highest peak in the Himalayas, is the central attraction of the region.
Surrounding the sanctuary is the Nanda Devi National Park, a designated World Heritage Site. The city of Nainital is divided into two parts, Tallital and Mallital, with the lake serving as the focal point for recreational boating activities. The renowned Mall Road runs alongside the lake, connecting Tallital and Mallital. While Mallital exudes a serene atmosphere and provides access to attractions such as the Naina Devi Temple and the Bhutia Bazaar Tallital is also home to several historic "European" schools founded in the late nineteenth century, contributing to its rich historical heritage. India Post, Uttarakhand Circle, issued a PPC to commemorate Nandadevi Hill and the wall of the Naini Lake this is an active PPC.
Surrounding the sanctuary is the Nanda Devi National Park, a designated World Heritage Site. The city of Nainital is divided into two parts, Tallital and Mallital, with the lake serving as the focal point for recreational boating activities. The renowned Mall Road runs alongside the lake, connecting Tallital and Mallital. While Mallital exudes a serene atmosphere and provides access to attractions such as the Naina Devi Temple and the Bhutia Bazaar Tallital is also home to several historic "European" schools founded in the late nineteenth century, contributing to its rich historical heritage. India Post, Uttarakhand Circle, issued a PPC to commemorate Nandadevi Hill and the wall of the Naini Lake this is an active PPC.