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: 07.12.2018
Date of issue: 07.12.2018
Pin code: 577411
Pin code: 577411
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Agumbe
PO Name: Agumbe
Description: King Cobra or 'Kalinga' in Kannada is the longest venomous snake in the world(15 feet). They are snake eaters and of the 3500 species of snakes worldwide, these are the only snakes that build a nest to lay eggs. Nowhere else in the world are these snakes revered and protected as in Agumbe, Karnataka. Kalinga Foundation has been studying these snakes for years and has uncovered facets of its life never known before. Awareness and pride about King Cobras among the people of Agumbe is an inspiration for King Cobra conservation across the world.
Description: King Cobra or 'Kalinga' in Kannada is the longest venomous snake in the world(15 feet). They are snake eaters and of the 3500 species of snakes worldwide, these are the only snakes that build a nest to lay eggs. Nowhere else in the world are these snakes revered and protected as in Agumbe, Karnataka. Kalinga Foundation has been studying these snakes for years and has uncovered facets of its life never known before. Awareness and pride about King Cobras among the people of Agumbe is an inspiration for King Cobra conservation across the world.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post