India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 07.12.2018

Pin code: 577411

Status: Active

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.

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