Issued by India Post on March 23, 2021, the 100 Years of First Visit of Mahatma Gandhi to Odisha commemorative stamp marks the historic 1921 arrival of Gandhi in Odisha, a turning point for the Non-Cooperation Movement in the state.
Stamp Design and History
- Design Artwork: The stamp depicts the Swaraj Ashram in Cuttack, which served as Mahatma Gandhi’s residence during his first visit.
- Historical Significance: Gandhi first visited Odisha on March 23, 1921, following a formal invitation from the revered freedom fighter Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das. He arrived by train alongside his wife Kasturba, son Devdas, and Babu Rajendra Prasad to address massive public meetings, awakening the masses and motivating them to join the national freedom struggle
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Philatelic Details & Availability
- Release Date: March 23, 2021
- Format: Issued in sheets, commonly sold by collectors and dealers in mint unhinged (MNH) block sets or First Day Covers.




