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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: 09.10.2024
Date of issue: 09.10.2024
Pin code: 612702
Pin code: 612702
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Darasuram
PO Name: Darasuram
Description: The Airavatesvara Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, holds a significant place in India's artistic and cultural heritage. This temple, a shining example of Chola architecture, showcases intricate carvings and sculptures that reveal the creative genius of ancient Indian artisans. One of the most remarkable features of the temple is the optical illusion involving the sculpture of an elephant and a bull that share the same head. The sculpture is considered a masterwork of mental and artistic excellence from the 12th century, blending mythological symbolism with aesthetic ingenuity.
Description: The Airavatesvara Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, holds a significant place in India's artistic and cultural heritage. This temple, a shining example of Chola architecture, showcases intricate carvings and sculptures that reveal the creative genius of ancient Indian artisans. One of the most remarkable features of the temple is the optical illusion involving the sculpture of an elephant and a bull that share the same head. The sculpture is considered a masterwork of mental and artistic excellence from the 12th century, blending mythological symbolism with aesthetic ingenuity.
This 900-year-old carving is an extraordinary feat of visual and sculptural art, where from different perspectives, one can see either a bull or an elephant. The illusion works by cleverly merging the features of both animals the bull's horns double as the elephant's tusks, and the positioning of the ear and mouth shifts depending on which animal one focuses on. Both animals, the bull and the elephant, hold immense religious significance in Hinduism. The bull is the devoted vehicle of Lord Shiva, representing strength, faithfulness, and honesty. The elephant, serves as the vehicle of Lord Indra, symbolizing wisdom, loyalty, and kindness. It's said that people with traits like strength and stubbornness often see the bull first, while those with kindness and calmness notice the elephant first. This illusion is not only a marvel of ancient craftsmanship but also a testament to the spiritual depth and symbolic richness that ancient Indian artisans embedded into their works. The sculptures across India's temples, the depictions of animals like cows, monkeys, and snakes, stand as timeless records of how nature and spirituality were revered and intertwined in the religious and cultural fabric.
This 900-year-old carving is an extraordinary feat of visual and sculptural art, where from different perspectives, one can see either a bull or an elephant. The illusion works by cleverly merging the features of both animals the bull's horns double as the elephant's tusks, and the positioning of the ear and mouth shifts depending on which animal one focuses on. Both animals, the bull and the elephant, hold immense religious significance in Hinduism. The bull is the devoted vehicle of Lord Shiva, representing strength, faithfulness, and honesty. The elephant, serves as the vehicle of Lord Indra, symbolizing wisdom, loyalty, and kindness. It's said that people with traits like strength and stubbornness often see the bull first, while those with kindness and calmness notice the elephant first. This illusion is not only a marvel of ancient craftsmanship but also a testament to the spiritual depth and symbolic richness that ancient Indian artisans embedded into their works. The sculptures across India's temples, the depictions of animals like cows, monkeys, and snakes, stand as timeless records of how nature and spirituality were revered and intertwined in the religious and cultural fabric.
From Left - 1. Mrs.Saroja, SPM Darasuram Postal Dept, 2. Mrs.Malarvizhi, GDS Postal Dept, 3. Mr.Gunasekar Vadivel, Philatelist from Chennai, 4. Mr.Arun Prakash, MTS Postal Dept, 5. Mr.Ragavan, MTS Postal Dept, 6. Mr.Giri Prakash, PA Postal Dept, 7. Mr.Gopinath, PA Postal Dept.
From Left - 1. Mrs.Saroja, SPM Darasuram Postal Dept, 2. Mrs.Malarvizhi, GDS Postal Dept, 3. Mr.Gunasekar Vadivel, Philatelist from Chennai, 4. Mr.Arun Prakash, MTS Postal Dept, 5. Mr.Ragavan, MTS Postal Dept, 6. Mr.Giri Prakash, PA Postal Dept, 7. Mr.Gopinath, PA Postal Dept.
The Postmaster General of the Tiruchirappalli Postal Region has released 2 special covers with Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) in the day 2 of the event of Kalanchiyam@79°E. We extend our gratitude to the dedicated staffs of the Darasuram post office and Trichy PB for their commitment to ensuring that the items bearing the inaugural PPC were dispatched across India. We also thank the staff of the Darasuram Post Office for their exceptional efforts in sending postal items to all the philatelists who sent self-addressed mail to the Darasuram Post Office for the PPC.
The Postmaster General of the Tiruchirappalli Postal Region has released 2 special covers with Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) in the day 2 of the event of Kalanchiyam@79°E. We extend our gratitude to the dedicated staffs of the Darasuram post office and Trichy PB for their commitment to ensuring that the items bearing the inaugural PPC were dispatched across India. We also thank the staff of the Darasuram Post Office for their exceptional efforts in sending postal items to all the philatelists who sent self-addressed mail to the Darasuram Post Office for the PPC.
Inaugural day cancellation on invitation
Inaugural day cancellation on invitation
Mrs.Saroja, SPM Darasuram issuing PPC Special cover
Mrs.Saroja, SPM Darasuram issuing PPC Special cover