India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Andhra Pradesh

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 14.10.1975

Pin code: 517501

Status: Active

PO Name: Tirupati

Description: Tirupati is famous for the Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, located about 20 kilometres north west of Tirupati in the Seshachalam hills. It is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in the World. The temple draws millions of pilgrims and is the busiest pilgrimage centre in the world. There is no clear history on the origin of the temple of Lord Venkateshwara, but it was maintained and upgraded by various kingdoms. These include the Pallava Kingdom around 9th Century AD, Chola Kingdom around 10th century AD and the latest one being Vijayanagara Empire around 14th to 15th century AD. It was during the rule of Vijayanagara Empire that the temple received increased contributions. The middle image of the cancellation depicts Tirumala Venkateswara Swamy Temple's gopuram. Left image is the Chakra and right image is the Shanku.

Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post