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

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 …

Pushkar Mela : India’s Largest Camel Fair & Cultural Spectacle in Rajasthan Held annually in the sacred town of Pushkar, Rajasthan, the Pushkar Mela (also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair or Kartik Mela) is one of the world’s largest lives…

Rosy Pastor Bird Stamp of India: When Migration Met Philately Every few years, parts of India witness a sudden splash of pink and black in the skies. These visitors are Rosy Pastors (Pastor roseus), migratory birds that arrive in large flocks from Cen…