Bhubaneswar, October 12: The India Post (Odisha Circle) on Monday released 10 Permanent Pictorial Cancellations for the first time highlighting state's tourist destinations and cultural landmarks to mark the Fun with Philately Day as part of the ongoing National Postal Week observance.

According to a press release, Odisha Chief Post Master General (CMPG) Nirmaljit Singh released the 10 Permanent Pictorial Cancellations highlighting the tourist destinations and cultural landmarks like Rajarani Temple, Chandaka Elephant Reserve, Mukteswar Temple, Shantistupta Dhauligiri of Khordha District and Netaji Birth Place, Swaraj Ashram, Cuttack Chandi Temple, Silver Filigree, Barabati Fort & Nandankanan Zoological Park of Cuttack District in a special function held at CMPG office.

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A range of philatelic activities, including mini stamp exhibitions, philatelic workshops, quizzes, seminars, and letter-writing competitions, are being organised across various divisions of Odisha Circle today to mark the occasion.

CMPG Singh also released a Picture Postcard (PPC) on the theme of National Philately Day, a set of 10 bookmarks on the theme “Puppets of India,” showcasing an important and fascinating aspect of India's traditional performing arts.

The event was also graced by A. Koragappa, Director of Postal Services (HQ), along with other postal officers and philatelists.

The cachets of these Permanent Pictorial Cancellations will be made available at designated post offices located nearest to the respective tourist destinations. Philatelists, stamp collectors, tourists, visitors, and members of the public can obtain these distinctive cancellation impressions from the designated post offices and add them to their collections.

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The primary objective of this initiative is not merely to introduce new philatelic collectibles but also to showcase Odisha’s rich cultural traditions, magnificent heritage, historical landmarks, and tourism potential through the unique medium of philately.

The set of bookmarks and the Picture Postcard (PPC) are available at the Philatelic Bureaux in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Sambalpur.