India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Andhra Pradesh

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 11.04.2013

Pin code: 532401

Status: Active

PO Name: Arasavalli

Description: Arasavalli is an outgrowth of Srikakulam municipality in Srikakulam district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located in Srikakulam mandal of Srikakulam revenue division. Arasavalli Sun Temple is a 7th century AD Sun Temple situated in Arasavalli Village at a distance of 1 km east of Srikakulam Town. It is believed that the temple was built by king Devendra Varma, ruler of the Kalinga Dynasty. The temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the town.

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