India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Puducherry

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 13.03.1998

Pin code: 605001

Status: Active

PO Name: Pondicherry

Description: Aayi Mandapam is a white monument in Pondicherry built during the time of Napolean III, Emperor of France. This monument commemorates the provision of water to the French City during his reign. It was named after a lady courtesan called Aayi who destroyed her own house to erect a water reservoir to supply water for the city.

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