The mosque, Masjid in Arabic, is the Muslim gathering place for prayer. Like many other religious structures throughout the world, mosques so often act as emblems of a city’s cultural identity and geography. Over the years, many rulers, kings, and heads of states have had grand mosques built. Continue reading Mosques Featured on Banknotes
“Adi Shakti, Namo Namah; Sarab Shakti, Namo Namah; Prithum Bhagvati, Namo Namah; Kundalini Mata Shakti; Mata Shakti, Namo Namah. “ All alone supreme energy was roaming in the darkness wising to a share her loneliness. Its desire leads to the creation of the universe. This Supreme Being created living and nonliving things which becomes the pinnacle of continues creation. Continue reading Energy behind Creation: Goddess Durga on stamps
“Music is a moral law. It gives inspiration to the entire world, wings to the soul and raises the thoughts of man up to the heavens. Music is the basis of the order. It is the embodiment of eternal beauty and glory.” These words by the great Greek philosopher Plato would find resonance in the soil of Azerbaijan be he a philosopher or just ordinary worker. Harmonic music lives in the very nature of this land, in its soil, trees and rocks. Classic Azerbaijani poetry is filled with lines about music and the supreme spiritual enjoyment that it gives. The rich musical heritage created since the ancient times is absolute proof of a genetic talent that is inherent in every generation of the Azerbaijani nation which produced Azerbaijani Music Maestros! Continue reading Azerbaijani Music Maestros
The Native American is known as American Indians. In other terms, Native Americans are the indigenous people of the United States of America. The United States of America had issued a silver dollar to commemorate Native Americans under the Native American 1 Dollar Coins Program. Continue reading Native American 1 Dollar Coins – I
A man with high self-esteem and morals who didn’t even own a car after becoming a Prime Minister and hailed a popular slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan” is none other but Lal Bahadur Shastri who played a pivotal role in shaping India’s future. Continue reading The man of integrity: Lal Bahadur Shastri
India is known all over the world for her rich musical history that was originated since ancient times. People in India have been worshipping Goddess Saraswati, who is known for knowledge and wisdom of music since immemorial times. From the Vedic age to today, classical music has been always sustained and played a pivotal part in moulding the journey of Indian music. An integral part of the Indian classical music is the Indian classical music instruments. These instruments have not only given us memorable music but many famous Indian musicians who have represented India on the world stage. Today in this blog we will explore the Fascinating Musical Instruments Featured on Indian Stamps. Continue reading Fascinating Musical Instruments Featured on Indian Stamps
“The Joy of dressing is an art”-John Galliano! Half a century ago, an individual’s caste, creed and geographical location could be traced through his attire. For people around the world, clothes are not just basic need but it’s a way to express their culture and ethnicity. Globally, Fashion is the most popular mode of expression. The most fascinated spectrum of fashion is women’s clothing. The sari in Indian Couture are numerous, they are fashioned differently by different women from every segment of Indian society. To mark this phenomenal development in the traditional and cultural quote of Indian culture India issued a series of stamps depicting Myriad Saris on Stamps. Continue reading Vibrant Indian fashion: Myriad Saris on Stamps
The origin of the universe can be explained by modern astronomers and astrophysicists, while archaeologists and historians try to clarify the origin of human societies. A mythology is a collection of stories about a specific culture or religion. They often feature supernatural characters. Continue reading Mythology Featured on Early Indian Banknotes
The word Kushan derived from the Chinese term Guishuang, which refers to one of the branches of Yuezhi. The Kushan Empire was a Syncretic Empire; this empire was formed during the 1st century CE; in the Bactrian territories. Continue reading The Kushana Empire
India is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites; ranging from natural wonders to architectural marvels. While some are keepers of the magnificence of history, others are a safe and lush haven for biodiversity to flourish. These majestic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India featured on stamps which were issued on 16 March 2020. These sites have received the prestigious status because of their natural and scientific significance. Continue reading UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India featured on stamps
