Jayanagar 3rd Block S.O. – 560011 Ashoka Pillar Date of Introduction : 18-04-2024 Postmark Date : 08-06-2024
This Ashoka Pillar is a 20 ft. high stone structure, built for ₹3,000/-. The national emblem Ashoka emblem with four lions is adorned on it and the royal emblem of Mysore, the two-headed mythical bird Gandaberunda is also inscribed on it.
Bengaluru G.P.O. – 560 001 Vidhana Soudha Date of Introduction: 15-01-1979 Postmark Date : 05-06-2024
Vidhana Soudha is a very popular majestic building and a tourist attraction. It is also a Legislative House built in style described as Neo-Dravidian Style. The sprawling building and its surroundings occupy 60 acres. The Vidhana Soudha is built largely with “Bangalore granite”, excavated from the areas around Mallasandra and Hessaraghatta. One of the interesting features of this building is grand stairs in its front. The grand stairs has a flight of forty-five steps 204 feet wide 70 feet deep giving a direct access to the foyer of first floor leading to an Assembly Chamber.
Basavanagudi H.O. – 560 004 Kempegowda Tower (Lalbagh Rock) Date of Introduction : 23-07-2013 Postmark Date : 05-06-2024
Bengaluru is nearly 500 years old and has grown from a small time settlement when Kempe Gowda, the architect of Bengaluru, built a mud fort in 1537 and his son marked the city boundaries by erecting four watch towers. These four towers credited to have founded Bangalore, are in Kempambudhi tank, Mekhri Circle, Lalbagh, and Ulsoor. Kempe Gowda Tower near Lalbagh tank in Lalbagh at the end of Double Road – on top of a hillock in Lalbagh is the most visited among all the towers. From here, you can actually see the Bangalore Skyline. The tower is on a rock which is very ancient and believed to be 3,000 million years old according to Geological Survey of India.
Science Institue S.O. – 560012 Indian Institute of Science Date of Introduction : 21-01-2022 Postmark Date : 04-06-2024
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a public, deemed, research university for higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. It is located in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, Karnataka. The institute was established in 1909 with active support from Jamshed Ji Tata and thus is also locally known as the Tata Institute. It was granted a deemed university status in 1958 and recognized as an Institute of Eminence in 2018.
High Court S.O. – 560 001 Karnataka High Court Date of Introduction : 21-01-2022 Postmark Date : 05-06-2024
High Court of Karnataka is located in the state capital of Bangalore. The High Court is built of red brick and is known as Attara Kacheri. It is in front of Vidhana Soudha.
Mumbai G.P.O – 400001 Mumbai GPO Building Dome Date of Introduction : 14-07-2023 Postmark Date : 01-05-2024
The Mumbai General Post Office (GPO) is an emblem of the city’s rich history and architectural grandeur. Completed in 1913, this majestic Indo-Saracenic structure in South Mumbai echoes the bygone era of British colonial rule. With its intricate detailing and imposing presence, the GPO stands as a cultural landmark, symbolizing Mumbai’s cosmopolitan character and enduring resilience.
Philatelic Bureau Bengaluru G.P.O. – 560 001 Vidhana Soudha Date of Introduction: 15-01-1979 Postmark Date : 08-03-2024
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