C) Special
Cover on Kalaram Mandir – 17th January 2016.
The
Kalaram Temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Rama in the Panchavati area
of Nashik city. The temple derives its name from the statue of Lord Rama that
is black. The literal translation of kalaram means black Rama. The sanctum
sanctorum also houses the statues of goddess Sita and God Lakshmana. Late
Sardar Rangrao Odhekar, under the consultation with Late Sawaee Madhavrao
Peshwa started the construction of the present temple in the year 1780. The
Temple is unique example of the architect of the time. The main temple was
completed by the year 1792 and thereafter the sabhamandapa, the stilt round the
temple and the fencing by the year 1799. It is said that the expert masons
brought the blocks of the black best quality stone from Ramshej Hills near
Nashik, tested each block in boiling milk before using it in the work of
construction. The main structure of the temple stands in the middle of a walled
enclosure with 96 pillars and entrance on the east through an arched portal.
The ‘Kalash’ is made of 32 tons of gold. Panchvati is the same place from where
Ravana kidnapped Maa Sita and not far from here is the famous Anjaneri village
where Lord Hanuman was born to Maa Anjana and Lord Kesari.
A
Special Cover on famous Kalaram Mandir was released on 17th January 2016 during
Mahapex – 2016.
D) Special
Cover on City of Grapes – Nashik – 17th January 2016.
Nashik
is in northern Maharashtra at 700 m from the mean sea level. The river Godavari
originates 24 km from Brahmagiri Mountain, Tryambakeshwar, Nashik and flows
along the northern boundary of the city through the old residential settlement.
The soil of Nashik is primarily black which is favorable for agriculture.
Nashik is famous for grapes, onions, and tomatoes. Nashik is famous for its
table grapes and known as the Wine Capital of India. In early 1925, the table
grape revolution was started in Ojhar, a small town near Nashik, by Mr.
Raosaheb Jairam Krishna Gaikwad. Today, table grapes are exported to Europe,
the Middle East, and Asia.
A
Special Cover on City of Grapes – Nashik was released on 17th January 2016
during Mahapex – 2016.
E) Special
Cover on Nashik Dhol – 18th January 2016.
Nashik
has a rich and long cultural history. It features high reverence for religious,
agricultural and industrial worth. Even not counting these, Nasik has
contributed greatly to the art and entertainment in India. Nashik Dhol is a
special form of rhythmic music played with the big drums or locally known as
dhols. It is a musical instrument belonging to the Membranophone Category. It
is popular all over Maharashtra for creating a rhythmic and exhilarating
atmosphere and has become the cultural identity of Maharashtra's celebrations.
All the public celebrations including weddings, Navratri, Ganpati Visarjan,
rallies, college gatherings tend to be incomplete without Nashik Dhol. Nashik
Dhol encompasses several other musical instruments like Tashas, Zanzars,
electrical Bul-Bul or the recent version of it - electronic piano. Sometimes,
an echo of Lazim makes Nasik Dhol an even more stunning magnum opus.
A
Special Cover on Nashik Dhol was released after a great performance of Nashik
Dhol band on 18th January 2016 at Mahapex 2016.
F) Special
Cover on Dr. Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi – 18th January 2016.
Anandibai
Gopalrao Joshi (b. 31 March 1865 – d. 26 February 1887) was one of the first
South Asian female physicians and the first Indian female physician, to be
trained in the tradition of Western medicine. She was India’s first lady to
qualify as a doctor from the USA in 1886. She graduated with an M.D. on 11th
March, 1886. She is also believed to be the first Hindu woman to set foot on
American soil. Along with Kadambini Ganguly, she was one of the first two
graduates from India. She was born as Yamuna, in Kalyan of the Thane district
to an orthodox and wealthy Marathi Brahmin family. After marriage, her husband
Gopalrao renamed her Anandi. Gopalrao worked as a postal clerk in Kalyan. She
was appointed as 'the physician-in-charge' of the female ward of the local
Albert Edward Hospital, Kolhapur. But it was unfortunate that Anadibai could
not fulfill her dreams of providing her services to the women in India. She
died at the early age of 22 on 26th February, 1887.
A Special Cover on Dr. Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi was released on 18th January 2016 at Nashik during Mahapex-2016.
Mahapex-2016
concluded on 18th January 2016. Exhibits in 400 frames were showcased in
different classes. Exhibition was well attended by philatelist and local
visitors as well as from Mumbai. Shri Dhananjay S. Desai and Shri P. K. Bisoi (Director, RAKNPA)
served as Jury members. Shri Suketu S. Jhaveri and Ms. Simran Kaur (SSPO,
Mumbai East Division) were Apprentice Jury at the Exhibition. 15 Gold, 20
Silver and 31 Bronze medals were awarded to the winners of competitive class of
exhibition. Shri S. K. Sinha Member (Planning) Postal Services Board gave the prizes to the winners.
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