India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Kerala

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 16.11.1974

Pin code: 689713

Status: Active

PO Name: Sabarimala

Description: Sabarimala Temple is located inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve of Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. This temple is dedicated to Ayyappan also known as Sree Dharmasastha. The pictorial cancellation depicts Holy eighteen steps (Pathinettampadi) leading to the sanctum sanctorum of the Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala.

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