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: 23.01.1985
Date of issue: 23.01.1985
Pin code: 576101
Pin code: 576101
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Udupi
PO Name: Udupi
Description: Udupi is a town in the south-west of Karnataka. Udupi is notable for the Krishna Temple, and lends its name to the popular Udupi cuisine. Udupi, also known as Rajata Peetha and Shivalli (Shivabelli), is a centre of pilgrimage. Udupi is known for the Krishna Mutt (Temple of Lord Krishna) and also native place of the Vaishnavite saint Shri Madhvacharya who founded the Krishna Mutt in the 13th century. The cancellation depicts Sri Krishna of Udupi Temple.
Description: Udupi is a town in the south-west of Karnataka. Udupi is notable for the Krishna Temple, and lends its name to the popular Udupi cuisine. Udupi, also known as Rajata Peetha and Shivalli (Shivabelli), is a centre of pilgrimage. Udupi is known for the Krishna Mutt (Temple of Lord Krishna) and also native place of the Vaishnavite saint Shri Madhvacharya who founded the Krishna Mutt in the 13th century. The cancellation depicts Sri Krishna of Udupi Temple.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post