A Special cover was released in Chennai on 13 Oct 2009 to commemorate the 500th Anniversary of Coronation of Emperor of Vijayanagara Sri Krishna Deva Raya . The cancellation shows the Royal Insignia of the Vijayanagara Kingdom.

A Stamp was issued by Sri Lanka on 2nd World Hindu Conference on 02 May 2003. A FDC with Stamp and FDI cancellation is shown.

Brasil issued a stamp on Lions International  on 16 April 1977. A FDC with the stamp and cancellation is shown.

Date Of Issue:-11.11.2009.

India posts has  issued commemorative postage stamp on late Barrister Rajabhau Khobragade,prominent personality from Chandrapur , a close aide of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and former deputy speaker of Rajya Sabha.Born on September 25, 1925, Khobragade was known for his close association with Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. He completed his Bar-at-Law degree in 1950 from England only to join his father in social work. In 1952 he was elected as vice-president of Chandrapur Municipal Council. Dr Ambedkar fought Lok Sabha election from Bhandara in 1954 and Rajabhau shouldered the charge of chief election campaigner for him.

In light of his dedication and dexterity in work, Dr Ambedkar entrusted him with the post of general secretary of Schedule Caste Federation. After Dr Ambedkar’s demise he took over the charge of general secretary of Republican Party. He was thrice elected as Rajya Sabha member in 1958, 1966 and 1978. He even held the post of deputy chairperson of Rajya Sabha between December, 1969, and April, 1972. He was the pioneer of Dhamma Diksha programme held by Dr Ambedkar for lakhs of dalits at Chandrapur on October 16, 1956. He passed away on April 9, 1984.

Date Of Issue:-11.11.2009.

11.11.2009 - Rajabhau Khobragade

12.11.2009 - Gaurishakar Dalmia (Stamp will be released as schedule on 12.11.2009.)

14.11.2009 - Children’s Day - 2 Stamps + Miniature sheet

16.11.2009 - India - Phillipines Joint Issue + Miniature Sheet

A set of 4 stamps on horses Of India was released by Smt Radhika Doraiswamy, Secretary, India Post in Ahmedabad on 9th, November, 2009.

Kathiawari Horse-

The Kathiawari is fairly small and fine featured, light built, but still strong and sturdy horse built much like itsArabian ancestors. They have long backs, sloping shoulders, slender necks and refined faces and a naturally high set tail. Their movement is fairly smooth, as many have the natural ability to pace.In the 17th and 18th centuries, the princely family of various States of Kathiawad, have evolved this ‘Kathiawadi’ breed by breeding the indigenous stock with the ‘Arab’ stallions to fulfill their sporty needs. Some State of old Kathiawad province took special interest and care in the development of this breed and due to their sustained efforts, present Kahtiawadi breed of horse has been developed.

The Kathiawari horse looks like an Arabian, but has curving ears that touch and are extremely movable. The most prominent body colour in KATHIAWARI horses is chestnut followed by bay (body chestnut, Foreleg up to knee and fetlock are black, KATHIAWARI black, Hairs of tail and neck are black), gray (complete white colour) and dun (light chestnut). The physical characteristics of KATHIAWARI horses are concave profile, long neck, short leg and squared quarters. Face is dry and short, triangular from pale to forehead and small muzzle, big nostrils, edge of nostril is thin; small, fine and curved upright ears on 90 degrees axis that can touch and rotate at 180 degrees , broad forehead and large expressive sensitive eyes. Tail is long, not bushy, curved well and touching to the ground, foot round and broad. These horses are friendly, compliant, and smart. The Kathiawari Horses today are used in India’s police force.

Marwari Horses-

Date Of Issue:-09.11.2009.

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Guru Mangal Das was born as the eldest son of mother Narmada Bai and father Kalyan Das Sapkota in 1952BS in Nepal’s East district Ilam. Though he hails from an ordinary family background, his contributions to religion, society and literature have been extraordinary.

Guru Mangal Das who chose to work in Nepali living areas of India like West Bengal’s Darjeeling, Sikkim, Kalimpong, Siliguri and Nepal’s eastern parts, died at the age of 89 in 2042B.S. There is Mangal Memorial Building (Mangaldham) in Kalimpong (India) and this place has earned fame of tourism spot now.

The Postal Services Department of Nepal feels honored to bring out this commemorative postage stamp in honour Guru Mangal Das.

Contributed By:-Shankar Shrestha, Nepal

Lions Club International Amateur Radio Club Station VU2LCI

Date Of Issue:-07.11.2009.

Contributed By:-Murali, Bangalore

Date of Issue - 08.11.2009.

Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi-He was the first Jain to travel outside India to participate in the first Parliament of World Religions held in Chicago in 1893 on recommendation of Acharya Vijayandsuri. The second Parliament was also held in Chicago in 1993 to which the Institute had led a Jain delegation.

Virchand Gandhi was a young barrister, great exponent of Indian culture-religions, a multilingual person having learnt 14 languages, secretary of Jain Association of India, Mumbai. He was well-versed in Jainism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Western philosophies, Yoga, etc.

Its note worthy that he had become first Hon. Secretary of Jain Association of India in 1885, at a very young age of 21,

VRG and Swami Vivekananda sailed at the same time to participate at the Parliament with same goals; both personalities wearing traditional turbans, made tremendous appearance and had claimed equal attention at the Congress for awakening the western world of the spiritual heritage and rich past history of India.
1893, World Religions parliament was held at the Columbus Hall of Art Institute of Chicago with more than 3000 delegates of different nations and religions.

VRG, at the Parliament of World Religions conveyed, “You have heard so many speeches from eloquent members, and I shall speak later on at some length. I will, at present, only offer on behalf of my community and their high priest, Muni Atmaramji, whom I represent here.,Our sincere thanks for the kind welcome you have given us.

Date of Issue 08.11.2009

The Cover shows AD Gun in action.
Issued on 01  Sep 2009. Serial no  19/2009.

The Cover shows Battle Honours won by the Regiment.
Issued on 22  Aug 2009. Serial no  18/2009.