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: 28.02.1976
Date of issue: 28.02.1976
Pin code: 522020
Pin code: 522020
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Amaravathi
PO Name: Amaravathi
Description: Nagarjuna Konda is named after the renowned Buddhist Monk Nagarjuna (the famous Buddhist scholar and the contriver of Mahayana Buddhism) who imparted his summons over here. Now what looks like an island was once an important settlement during the 1 and 2nd Century BC. It is an important Buddhist learning centre, flora and fauna rich location and an archaeological paradise as well. The place is flaunted with Stone Age tools, Buddhist Stupa, Statues, Pillars, Monasteries, Waterfalls, Forest and Museum. The image of the cancellation depicts the budhist stupa.
Description: Nagarjuna Konda is named after the renowned Buddhist Monk Nagarjuna (the famous Buddhist scholar and the contriver of Mahayana Buddhism) who imparted his summons over here. Now what looks like an island was once an important settlement during the 1 and 2nd Century BC. It is an important Buddhist learning centre, flora and fauna rich location and an archaeological paradise as well. The place is flaunted with Stone Age tools, Buddhist Stupa, Statues, Pillars, Monasteries, Waterfalls, Forest and Museum. The image of the cancellation depicts the budhist stupa.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post