India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Andhra Pradesh

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 10.04.1982

Pin code: 530001

Status: Active

PO Name: Visakhapatnam

Description: Dolphin Nose Light House Visakhapatnam is a port city on the southeast coast of India. The city was named after Visakha, the Hindu god of valour. It is nestled among the hills of the Eastern Ghats and it faces the Bay of Bengal on the east. Visakhapatnam is protected from the sea on the south by Dolphin's Nose Hill. Dolphin's Nose is the most prominent and unforgettable landmark in Visakhapatnam. It is a single and massive hillock of more than 350 mts height, it resembles the Dolphin nose & hence the name. It protects the Visakhapatnam Harbour as well as the Head Quarters of Eastern Naval Command. Visakhapatnam Port Trust's, Light House is situated on top of the hill and guides the approaching ships to Visakhapatnam. The cancellation depicts Dolphin's Nose Light House of Visakhapatnam.

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