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: 05.01.2017
Date of issue: 05.01.2017
Pin code: 637211
Pin code: 637211
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Tiruchengodu
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.
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