India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 04.12.1988

Pin code: 576119

Status: Active

PO Name: Manipal

Description: Manipal is a university town in the state of Karnataka. It is a suburb within Udupi city and is administered by Udupi City Municipality. It is located in the rocky hinterland of the Malabar Coast of south west India, about 8 km east the Laccadive Sea. The Venugopal Temple in Manipal is situated within the Manipal Institute of Technology Campus. It has a very beautiful visage and it houses a beautiful idol of Shri Venugopala. The cancellation depicts the Venugopal (Lord Gopi Krishna) temple.

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