India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Tamilnadu

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 05.01.2017

Pin code: 637211

Status: Active

PO Name: Tiruchengodu

Description: The Lord Arthanareeshwarar Temple situated at Tiruchengode in Namakkal District of Tamilnadu is an ancient hill temple about 2000 years old. Lord Arthanareeshwarar has a unique form in this Hill Temple of Tiruchengode which combines half male and half female form. It is claimed that this rare posture of the Lord as prime deity can be found only in this temple in the whole of Asia. Great poets and saints like Thirugnanasambandhar, Arunagirinathar, Ilango Adigal, Kaviraja Pandithar, Sage Birungi amongst others have eulogized this holy place in their divine poems.

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