India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 23.01.1985

Pin code: 576101

Status: Active

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.

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