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: 05.01.1977
Date of issue: 05.01.1977
Pin code: 628209
Pin code: 628209
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Manapad
PO Name: Manapad
Description: Manapad point is an important land mark. For the vessels approaching from the West Coast and proceeding to Tuticorin and other ports, a light house at this point is of immense help. This light house was accordingly established originally in 1888, a century ago very close to the famous Holy Cross Church at the summit of the promontory at a time when there were no other Light Houses on the East Coast South of Tuticorin, not even at Kanniyakumari. The image of this light house on the sandy mound near the Hold Cross Church at Manapad looks majestic and it is the prominent symbol of the Manapad Coastal village.
Description: Manapad point is an important land mark. For the vessels approaching from the West Coast and proceeding to Tuticorin and other ports, a light house at this point is of immense help. This light house was accordingly established originally in 1888, a century ago very close to the famous Holy Cross Church at the summit of the promontory at a time when there were no other Light Houses on the East Coast South of Tuticorin, not even at Kanniyakumari. The image of this light house on the sandy mound near the Hold Cross Church at Manapad looks majestic and it is the prominent symbol of the Manapad Coastal village.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post