India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Tamilnadu
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Tamilnadu
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 14.11.1979
Date of issue: 14.11.1979
Pin code: 600004
Pin code: 600004
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Mylapore
PO Name: Mylapore
Description: Mylapore is cultural hub in the city of Chennai and believed as the birthplace of great Tamil Saint Thiruvalluvar who is the icon of Tamil literature. Kapaleeswarar Temple is another great landmark of Mylapore, which was built around 7th Century in a style of Dravidian Architecture. According to Puranas, Devi Parvathi worshiped Lord Shiva as Peacock (Myil in Tamil) under Punnga (Punnai in Tamil) tree and the place is known to be Mayilai/Mylapore. The pictorial cancellation stamp depicts the leaves of Punnga tree and Peacock.
Description: Mylapore is cultural hub in the city of Chennai and believed as the birthplace of great Tamil Saint Thiruvalluvar who is the icon of Tamil literature. Kapaleeswarar Temple is another great landmark of Mylapore, which was built around 7th Century in a style of Dravidian Architecture. According to Puranas, Devi Parvathi worshiped Lord Shiva as Peacock (Myil in Tamil) under Punnga (Punnai in Tamil) tree and the place is known to be Mayilai/Mylapore. The pictorial cancellation stamp depicts the leaves of Punnga tree and Peacock.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post