India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Andhra Pradesh
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Andhra Pradesh
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 07.03.1978
Date of issue: 07.03.1978
Pin code: 518101
Pin code: 518101
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Srisailam
PO Name: Srisailam
Description: Srisailam is a holy town situated in Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district. It is on the banks of River Krishna, about 212 km south of Hyderabad. Srisailam Dam, located about 212 km from Hyderabad and 132 km from Nandyal, is a multipurpose dam built across River Krishna and caters to the irrigation and power needs of the state. Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (a form of Shiva) and Devi Bhramaramba (a form of Parvathi) is located here and it is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The cancellation depicts gopuram of the temple.
Description: Srisailam is a holy town situated in Nallamala Hills of Kurnool district. It is on the banks of River Krishna, about 212 km south of Hyderabad. Srisailam Dam, located about 212 km from Hyderabad and 132 km from Nandyal, is a multipurpose dam built across River Krishna and caters to the irrigation and power needs of the state. Bhramaramba Mallikarjunaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna Swamy (a form of Shiva) and Devi Bhramaramba (a form of Parvathi) is located here and it is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. The cancellation depicts gopuram of the temple.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post