Zodiak - The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology is issuing special postal stamps on Astrological Signs tomorrow. The Department of Posts offers a set of stamps on zodiac astrological signs, along with a miniature sheet, without any partisanship on the veracity or otherwise of astrology and the occult arts.
The designs of the stamps are rooted in Indian folk art and depict the 12 zodiac signs against four base colours which reflect the elements of earth, air, fire and water. The miniature sheet is based on the format of a horoscope, a different version of which is also reflected on the First Day Cover, each of the four reflecting a different element.
The stamps will be available on sale from Philatelic Bureaux all over India from 15th of April, 2010. This set is expected to delight collectors as well as the casual customers of stamps. The Department of Posts presents such Special Stamps from time to time on different themes depicting rich cultural heritage of India.
The designs of the stamps are rooted in Indian folk art and depict the 12 zodiac signs against four base colours which reflect the elements of earth, air, fire and water. The miniature sheet is based on the format of a horoscope, a different version of which is also reflected on the First Day Cover, each of the four reflecting a different element.
The stamps will be available on sale from Philatelic Bureaux all over India from 15th of April, 2010. This set is expected to delight collectors as well as the casual customers of stamps. The Department of Posts presents such Special Stamps from time to time on different themes depicting rich cultural heritage of India.
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