India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 07.09.1989
Date of issue: 07.09.1989
Pin code: 571201
Pin code: 571201
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Madikeri
PO Name: Madikeri
Description: Madikeri, a hill station town, also known as Mercara is the headquarters of Kodagu (Coorg) district. It is a popular tourist destination. Madikeri was formerly known as Muddurajakeri. Muddurajakeri which means Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent Haleri king, Mudduraja who ruled Kodagu from 1633-1687. Coorgs (the Kodagu men) are identified closely with an 'emblem' of knives (the odikathi and the peechekathi). These weapons hold great significance for them, and therefore the Peechekathi is worn on the attire as well. The cancellation features the Odikathi, a dagger and a Peechikathi, a small knife used by the Kodava community as a part of their ceremonial dress.
Description: Madikeri, a hill station town, also known as Mercara is the headquarters of Kodagu (Coorg) district. It is a popular tourist destination. Madikeri was formerly known as Muddurajakeri. Muddurajakeri which means Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent Haleri king, Mudduraja who ruled Kodagu from 1633-1687. Coorgs (the Kodagu men) are identified closely with an 'emblem' of knives (the odikathi and the peechekathi). These weapons hold great significance for them, and therefore the Peechekathi is worn on the attire as well. The cancellation features the Odikathi, a dagger and a Peechikathi, a small knife used by the Kodava community as a part of their ceremonial dress.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post