Birth Anniversary of Harivanshrai Bachchan
2024-11-27 Wed
On 27th November 1907, Harivanshrai Bachchan a famous Hindi Poet and Writer was born in Allahabad.He was a prominent figure in the Nayi Kavita literary movement of the early 20th Century and gained recognition through Hindi Kavi Sammelans, for his early work Madhushala.
India Post issued a commemorative postage stamp in honor of this Padma Bhushan awardee in 2003 for his service to Hindi Literature.
Designers: Sankha Samanta
Printers: Calcutta Security Printers Ltd.
Perforation: comb13 x 13½
Printing: Offset lithography
Face Value: 5 -Indian rupees
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