India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 04.05.1993

Pin code: 591142

Status: Active

PO Name: Halashi

Description: Halashi is a historical village in Belagavi district about 45 Kms away from Belagavi on the route of Dandeli. Halashi was ruled by Kadambas and said to have 100 temples. The famous temples are Sri Lakshmi Narasimha, Kalmeshwara, Suverneshwara, Ramtheertha and Vyasa theertha group of temples near the village. The village has a famous Jain Basadi too. The village is surrounded by greeneries and mountains. The cancellation depicts the Royal Logo of Kadamba (the major royal family which ruled most parts of the Karnataka and Goa in the year 325 to 545A.D and 1000 to 1050 A.D.).

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