India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Kerala

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 28.07.1989

Pin code: 686578

Status: Active

PO Name: Bharananganam

Description: St. Alphonsa was the first women of Indian origin to be canonised as Saint by the Catholic Church. The mortal remains of the Saint is preserved in the St.Mary's Catholic Church at Bharanamganam in Kottayam District. The pictorial cancellation depicts Saint Alphonsa.

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