India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Puducherry
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Puducherry
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 13.03.1998
Date of issue: 13.03.1998
Pin code: 605001
Pin code: 605001
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Pondicherry
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.
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