| Postal Stamp Image |
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| Stamp Issue Date |
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14/04/1977 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination |
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1.00 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number |
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0846 |
| Postal Stamp Name |
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MAHAPRABHU VALLABHACHARYA |
| Stamp Information |
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Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya was born in 1479. A child of prodigious intellect, Vallabhacharya became intensely interested in study of philosophy and religion even at a young age. He propounded the philosophy of 'Suddh-advaita' or pure monism. According to Vallabhacharya one need not renounce the material universe which is Divine in nature to realize God.
Vallbhacharya rote several works including 'Siddhant Rahasya', 'Mukti Vardhini' and 'Sanyas Nirnaya'. He traveled all over India propagating his teachings among the people and finally settled down in Varanasi. Vallabhacharya took Samadhi in 1531.
The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department feels privileged to isue a commemorative stamp in honour of this great son of India. |
| Stamp Currency |
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R |
| Stamp Type |
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COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language |
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English |
| Stamp Overall Size |
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3.91 X 2.90 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size |
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3.5 x 2.54 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet |
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35 |
| Stamp Perforations |
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13 x 13 |
| Postal Stamp Shape |
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Vertical |
| Postage Stamp Paper |
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Unwatermarked paper |
| Indian Stamp Process |
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Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed |
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20,00,000 |
| Stamp Printed At |
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India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color |
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Raw Sienna |
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