The Sanskrit Philatelist

Saṃskṛtam (Sanskrit) known as “Divine Speech” and “Language of the Gods” in Indian tradition is the source of later languages of India. Precision is its beauty. “Philately” (Fr: Philatélie) is the study of postage stamps. The legacy that Sanskrit has left to us is India's legacy. Displayed here are Stamps, Covers, Post Cards & Postmarks which have a bearing on Sanskrit. Translators and Promoters of Institutions are included. However, holders of a degree in Skt and quoters are excluded.

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Bombay, Calcutta, Madras Universities Centenary, 1957 - Stamps, First Day Cover

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Indian Posts and Telegraphs issued 3 stamps on 31.12.1957 in the denomination of 10 naye paise each to celebrate the Centenary of fou...
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Vishvakarma Convention, Lucknow - 1989

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A special cover was released on the occasion of the Vishwakarma Convention held in Lucknow on 24.09.1989. The cover features the por...
Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Ardh Kumbh Mela, Allahabad, 1995 Special Cover

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20 million pilgrims took holy dip at Ganga on January 30 at the "Half-mela" (at six-year interval) at Allahabad.  A spe...
Sunday, February 28, 2016

Giuseppe Tucci, 1985 - Special Cover

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Giuseppe Tucci (5 June 1894 – 5 April 1984) was an Italian scholar of oriental cultures, specialising in Tibet and history of Buddhism....
Saturday, February 27, 2016

Motiram Bhatta, Stamp, First Day Cover

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           Motīram Bhaṭṭa was born in the year Vikrama Saṃvat 1923 (1866-96 AD) and died on the same day in the year Vikrama Saṃv...

Bhanubhakta Acharya, Nepal, 1962 - Stamp, First Day Cover

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Bhānubhakta Ācārya (1814-1868) was a Nepalese poet who translated the great epic Śrīmad-Rāmāyaṇa from Sanskrit to Nepali language. Born i...
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India - Love and Care for Elders, 1988 - First Day Cover

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India Post issued a special stamp to highlight the necessity for taking care of elders with love, on 24.5.1988. The FDC issued on the...
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