In an innovative
gesture, the Department of Posts has been bringing out calendar based on theme
of stamps issued. The 2010 calendar was on the set of highly popular 'Dasavatar'
stamps based on Jayadev's 12th century epic 'Geetagovinda'. India Post 2011 Calendar
was based on the theme of ‘Buddha’ and India Post Calendar 2012 was based on the
theme of “Sculptural Heritage of India”. The Calendars were widely appreciated
and
carried favorable media coverage.
Taking this
initiative forward Department of Posts has now released India Post 2013 Calendar
based on the theme of Astrological Signs.
The occult has
always held a fascination for the human mind. Whether it is deemed an art or a
mathematically accurate science, the fascination remains. From the days of
Vedic astrology and the Delphic Oracle to current days, we have an inherent
curiosity about ourselves, our past and future.
The twelve zodiac signs are represented by figures
and symbols and associated with constellations and planets and their old Greek
or Roman or Indian legends. Without any partisanship on the veracity or
otherwise of astrology and the occult arts, the Department of Posts had issued
a set of stamps on zodiac astrological signs. 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. India Post
2013 Calendar is inspired by these postage stamps.
India Post 2013
Calendar is available at various Philatelic Bureaux in the country at the price
of Rs. 250/- each.
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