Sat Jan 25 20:30:18 UTC 2025: ## New Philately Books Released in Bengaluru

**Bengaluru, January 26, 2025** – Two new books on philately, authored by retired Indian Foreign Service officer M. Lokeshwar Rao, were launched at the Bengaluru General Post Office on Saturday. The books, “Ramayana on Stamps” and “Philately Passport—Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC),” offer unique perspectives on Indian and global philately.

“Ramayana on Stamps” explores the epic Ramayana through stamps from over 30 countries, showcasing the story’s global reach and enduring relevance. The book highlights the spiritual significance of the Ramayana in contemporary society, drawing on Valmiki’s verses.

“Philately Passport—PPC” features 80 Permanent Pictorial Cancellations released by the Karnataka Circle until December 31, 2024. This book provides insights into the history of Indian philately, focusing on pictorial cancellations depicting regional stories and landmarks. The English version was previously released on January 15th by Vandita Kaul, Secretary of the Department of Posts.

Both books are available in English, Kannada, and Hindi at all Philatelic Bureaus in the Karnataka Circle. The launch event was attended by Rajendra Kumar, Chief Postmaster General of Karnataka Circle, and H.M. Manjesha, Chief Postmaster of Bengaluru GPO.

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