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

Kavi Muddana: Poetic Brilliance Echoing Through Ages In the vibrant tapestry of Kannada literature, Kavi Muddana stands as a beacon of poetic brilliance, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Karnataka. Born in 1870 in Mulabagilu, Kar…

Suryakant Tripathi Suryakant Tripathi (21 February 1896 – 15 October 1961), known by his nom de plume Nirala, was a poet, novelist, essayist and story-writer. He also drew many sketches. Tripathi was born on 21 February 1896 in Midnapore in B…

Stamp issued by Mirza Ghalib by other countries.           Ghalib, born Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan (27 December 1797 – 15 February 1869),was an Indian poet. He used his pen-names of Ghalib and Asad. His honorific was Dabir-ul-Mulk, N…

Harivansh Rai Bachchan: The Iconic Voice of Hindi Poetry Mitti ka tan, masti ka man, kshan-bhar jivan– mera parichay. (मिट्टी का तन, मस्ती का मन, क्षण भर जीवन, मेरा परिचय) (A body of clay, a mind full of play, a life of a moment – that's m…

Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa (29 December 1904 – 11 November 1994),popularly known by his pen name  Kuvempu, was an Indian novelist, poet, playwright, critic and thinker. He is widely regarded as the greatest Kannada poet of the 20th century.He i…

Subhadra Kumari Chauhan: Voice of Valor in Hindi Literature Subhadra Kumari Chauhan (1904–1948) was a pioneering Hindi poet, freedom fighter, and social reformer whose words ignited the spirit of nationalism in pre-independent India. Born in Nihalp…

Maharishi Valmiki: The Adikavi Who Penned the Ramayana  Maharishi Valmiki is celebrated as the Adikavi or the first poet of Sanskrit literature , revered for composing the timeless epic—the Ramayana . His contribution to Indian culture, spirit…

Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' (23 September 1908 – 24 April 1974) was an Indian Hindi poet, essayist, patriot and academic,who is considered as one of the most important modern Hindi poets. He remerged as a poet of rebellion as a…

Kazi Nazrul Islam (24 May 1899 – 29 August 1976) was a Bangladeshi poet, writer, musician, and revolutionary. He is the national poet of Bangladesh. Popularly known as Nazrul, he produced a large body of poetry and music with themes that include…

Firaq Gorakhpuri: The Literary Maestro and His Timeless Legacy Born Raghupati Sahay, Firaq Gorakhpuri is a towering figure in Urdu literature, creating a lasting impression with his sad lyrics and deep thoughts. This literary master, who made subst…