KRISHNA LILA : PHILATELY VISION
Cached on Balakrishna
Lord Shri Krishna has many forms. The child form of Shri Krishna is known as Balakrishna. Krishna in the form of a child loves butter very much, he even steals butter. That's why they are also called Makhanchor, Lord Shri Krishna was very mischievous in his childhood. The painting of Thanjavur is very famous, in this painting the image of Balakrishna is shown. The exclusive paintings are decorated with precious stones, small pieces of coloured glass and beautiful pearls.
Special cover issued from Thanjavur, Tamilnadu Postal Circle, Chennai as on 3rd September 2015
Tanzania issued stamps on Indian Art of 17th-18th Century on Tanjore Painting of the Deity Krishna. Date of Issue 20th August 1999
Hindu Sculpture of Banshagopal. Bansha Gopal is another name of Krishna. Banshagopal statue situated in Marawanpurgadhi, Marawanpur in Nepal. Nepal Post issued stamps featuring the statue of Banshagopal, Date of issue 27th December 2004
Dhanu Yatra
Dhanu Yatra is an annual drama-based open air theatrical performance celebrated in Bargarh, Odisha. one that finds a mention in the Guinness Book of World Records. The plays in the festival start with the dethroning of Emperor Ugrasen of Mathura by angry demon king Kansa over the marriage of his sister Devaki with Vasudev. During the festival, Bargarh becomes King Kansa’s Mathura, and Ambapali, located about ten km away from the district headquarters, becomes Gopapura. The Jeera river which flows between the two places plays the role of Yamuna river. The rule of Kansa, his death and the exploits of Lord Krishna are enacted in 14 places across the area during the open-air festival.
The stamps depict King Kansa riding on an elephant and moving with great pomp. Date of issue 20th February 2024
On the left side of this stamps, the court of King Kansa is depicted, on the right side are Krishna and Balram, Kansa is asking for mercy with folded hands.
Krishna and Radha appear as the ruler Raja Balwant Singh’s devotional vision. Nainsukh has subtly created two contrasting worlds, one occupied by the deities and the other by their devotee, who stands at the threshold. Balwant Singh looks into Krishna’s eyes and in turn receives his Lord’s grace. The setting is a terrace of the raja’s court framed by a landscape; the orange canopy invites the viewer into the divine space of the gods, who sit on a gilded, cushioned throne. This work is tremendously powerful because Nainsukh omitted embellishment and instead focused on the essential details of the narrative scene.
Togo Stamps, Date of issue 1st January 2013
Terracotta of Krishna battling the horse demon Keshi, Uttar Pradesh, 5th century.
Mozambique Stamps, Date of issue 30th June 2014
Krishna Playing the Flute - Indonesia Post issued special edition of 2020 Miniature Sheets on occasion of 12th BALIPHEX 2020, Date of issue 28th December 2020
Kaliya Mardan
Lord Krishna broke the pride of Kaliya Nag living in the Yamuna river in his childhood. According to the legend, Kaliya Nag was so poisonous that due to its poison the water of Yamuna river had turned black. Animals and birds used to die immediately after drinking the water of the river. Everyone was troubled by this problem. The people of the village did not allow their animals and children to go towards the river. Lord Krishna then created a Leela to teach a lesson to Kaliya Nag. One day Shri Krishna was playing with a ball with his friends. Then suddenly his ball fell into the river. The game stopped midway. No one was ready to take the ball because everyone knew that Kaliya Nag lives in the river. When no one was ready, Lord Krishna himself went to fetch the ball.All the friends stopped him from doing this, but Lord Krishna did not agree and jumped into the river. There was a fierce battle between Kaliya Nag and Lord Shri Krishna and Lord Shri Krishna defeated Kaliya Nag. Lord Kaliya stood on the hood of the serpent. Then he understood that this is not an ordinary child, in the end he asked God with folded hands and promised to leave the Yamuna river. When Kaliya came out of the river while dancing on the hood of the snake and playing the flute, Yashoda Mata and the entire Gokul started singing. The victory over Kaliya Nag is also celebrated as Nag Panchami.
Nepal stamps depicts of Kalia Mardan, issued as on 14th April 1959
India stamps depicts of Kalia Mardan, issued as on 23rd March 1982
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Unique and attractive embroidery representation of Radha Krishna on Chamba rumal. Chamba handkerchief presents a special attraction among other forms of embroidery in India. The meaning of the word 'Chamba Rumal' is 'Chamba' which is currently a district city of Himachal Pradesh, before independence it was an Indian Princely State. Rumal is a Persian word meaning 'handkerchief', a square a piece of cloth worn over the head or around the neck. 'Chamba Rumal' is famous as a special hill handicraft. It is a hand spun cloth made from untwisted silk thread which is very fine. The hill inspires miniature painting. India Post has included Chamba Rumal in the 'Embroideries of India' Stamps Series. Date of issue 19th December 2019
One of the most colorful handicrafts in Odisha is the applique work in the Pipli craft village, located 40 km from Bhubaneswar. This craft, locally called Chandua, is related to the rituals and traditions of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. This handicraft is used as clothes and props during religious processions in the Jagannath temple of Puri. The stamps depict Lord Jagannath in applique attire. Date of issue 19th December 2019
Radha Krishna in Hand Fan
In ancient times, pankhas were used in temples to fan deities. This printed hand fan were used in Rajasthan temple. Stamps depicted on Radha Krishna in hand fan, Date of issue 29th December 2017
India Stamps on Radha, Date of issue 5th May 1973
Mozambique Stamps on Radha, Date of issue 30th June 2014
Nihâl Chand - Rajput Painting 18th Century
Guinee Stamps, Date of issue 30th September 2011
Mozambique Stamps on Radha Krishna dance painting, Date of issue 30th June 2014
DDR stamps depicts on Radha (Todi Ragini), Indian Miniature Art in Berlin Museum, Date of issue 8th May 1979
Radha Krishna Holi
According to mythology, Shri Krishna was the first to play Holi with Radha. After which this tradition started. Holi is played in the same way even today in places associated with the life of Shri Krishna like Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana and Braj. This is the Holi of love, as Shri Krishna used to play. The Holi of Braj is drenched with the love of Radha-Krishna. Lathmar Holi is played in Braj. In which people take the form of Radha-Krishna and dance and play Holi. Radha Krishna Raas Leela is created. In this, women beat men with sticks and men have to avoid their attacks. The men of Nandgaon go to Barsana, the birthplace of Radha ji, to play Holi on this day. Holi of flowers is famous in Barsana. People from abroad also come to see the Holi of Barsana.
Guyana Post issued stamps depicting Phagwah Festival (Holi) as on 26th February 1969
Tanzania issued stamps on Indian Art of 17th-18th Century on Radha Krishna Holi. Date of Issue 20th August 1999
SHREEMAD BHAGAVAD GEETA
The teachings given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna before the start of the Mahabharata war is known as Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. There are 18 parvas and 700 Sanskrit shlokas in the Gita. Its author is Vedavyasa. When the armies of Kauravas and Pandavas stood in front of each other in the Mahabharata's crusade, Arjuna, seeing all his relatives in the opposition, abandoned the war and started accepting his defeat. Only then Shri Krishna preaches them and says that a person should continue to do work with a selfless spirit, he should not worry about the result.
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भू: मा ते सङ्गोस्त्वकर्मणि।।
This soul is immortal. This soul does not die even when the body is destroyed. Just as a person takes off his old clothes and puts on a new one, in the same way the soul leaves the old body and takes on a new body. The soul can neither be cut by weapons, nor can fire be lit, nor can the wind blow it. Only water can wet it. The essence of all the Vedas is contained in the Gita. It is the holy book of Hindus, and there is a demand to declare it as the national book of India.
Place cancelled from (Kurukshetra P.O.) First Day Cover issued by India Post as on 25th August 1978
Mahabharata : Great Epic of the Bharata Dynasty
Painting of Lord Krishna and Arjuna at Mahabharat. Indonesia Post issued special edition of 1000 Miniature Sheets on occasion of 14th BALIPHEX 2022, Date of issue 11th November 2022
In the Mahabharata conversation between Krishna and Arjuna, Krishna imparts knowledge to Arjuna. Special cover depict historical event of epic of Mahabharat. This cover issued from Ambala as on 6th September 2019
Arjuna's Chariot "Nandi Ghosh"
Jaipur postage stamps depict on Arjuna chariot in Mahabharata. In which Arjuna's charioteer Lord Shri Krishna has become. The flag of the chariot has "यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः" written on it, which comes from the verse "धर्मो यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः" in the Mahabharata, It occurs a total of eleven times in the Mahabharata and means "where is Dharma, there will be victory". The Stanley Gibbons catalogue refers to this image as a sun chariot, which is incorrect. Because sun god does not wear mace.
Ashwathama Temple, Pangul Galli, Belagavi
The temple of Ashwathama, the cursed warrior in the Hindu epic of Mahabharata is the only temple in South India and it stands in the midst of crowded commercial street of Pangul Galli, Belagavi. Devotees pay their respects and tribute to Ashwathama by rolling ("Lotangan" - Urulu Sewa) during Holi festival. It is believed that the people do the Lotangan after their wish has been granted by the lord. Thousands of youth make a beeline to participate in the "Lotangan", while other revelers drench then coloured water and splash gulal on them.
Shree Radha-Krishna Temple, Patan - Nepal
Shree Radha-Krishna Temple is World UNESCO Heritage site. This is 17th century Shikhara style temple build in 1667 by King Siddhi Narsing Malla, This temple is located on the west side of Patan Durbar Square In Lalitpur District, Nepal, Nepal Post issued stamps as on 1st October 1949
Radha Krishna Temple, Lisbon is a famous Hindu temple in Portugal. Around 9000 Hindus live here. During his visit to Portugal in 2017, India Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Radha Krishna Temple in Lisbon. Portugal Post has released postage stamps on Radha Krishna Temple. Date of issue 9th July 2023
Charkhari State was a princely State before independence, currently it is a town in Bundelkhand. Charkhari can also be called Mini Vrindavan, it is also known as Krishnanagari. There are not one or two but 108 Krishna temples in Charkhari. Every year Govardhan Nath Ju Mela is held here, the special thing is that On the day of Panchami, idols of deities are brought from 108 temples of Charkhari to the site of Govardhan Mela gather and are worshiped together. Charkhari State issued a rare postage stamp of Rs. 5 on 25th June 1931.
Gopalswamy Hill is one of the historically important temple situated in Gundlupet Taluk, Chamarajanagar District, Karnataka State. The temple was build in the year 1315 of Hoysala Era by the King Ballala. The Garbhagriha contains an idol of Lord Krishna playing the flute under a tree, beautiful sculpted with the left toe resting on the right one. The unique feature here is that throughout the year just above the doors leading to the Sanctum Sanctorium cold-water drip constantly and the legend also says that once a crow has a dip in the "Hamsatheertha" Lake here and it turned into a swan and henceforth, no crows are to be seen here. This special cover issued by Department of Post, Karnataka Postal Circle from Gundlupet as on 6th June 2022
The superb idol of Radha Krishna carved from Susunia stones is shown on the special cover. The village Susunia under Bankura District produces numerous superb artisans of stone craft. This Special cover issued from Susunia, West Bengal Postal Circle as on 27th July 2023
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