Discover India Through Stamps: A Journey of Culture, History & Heritage.

Kathputli Puppetry Stamp: The Timeless String Marionette Tradition of Rajasthan Kathputli, the traditional string puppetry of Rajasthan, is one of India’s most vibrant and enduring folk art forms. The word comes from two Hindi terms: • Kath = wood • …

Tolu Bommalata Stamp: The Glorious Leather Puppetry Tradition of Andhra Pradesh Tolu Bommalata, the traditional leather shadow puppetry of Andhra Pradesh, is one of India’s oldest surviving storytelling arts. The name comes from Telugu: Tolu = leath…

The Legacy of the Siberian Crane The Siberian Crane ( Grus leucogeranus ), often called the “ Lily of Birds ” in India and “ Snow Wreath ” in Russia , is one of the world’s most endangered crane species. With its striking white plumage and crimson cr…

Bodhi Tree: The Tree of Enlightenment and Spiritual Awakening The Bodhi Tree, a sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa), holds a revered place in Buddhist tradition. It was under this tree in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, that Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment …