The 1966 Kambar commemorative stamp was issued by the Government of India on April 5, 1966,to Honor the legendary 12th -century Tamil Poet.Best known as the author of the Kambaramayanam, his portrait on the stamp celebrates his monumental contribution to South Indian literature and linguistics.
Key Specifications & Design
- Denomination: 15 Paise
- Subject: Kambar (Poet)
- Issue Date: April 5, 1966
- Format: Square
- Perforation: Comb 14 × 15
Visual Description
The stamp features an illustrated, stylized portrait of Kambar, capturing the classical essence of a medieval scholar and bard. The design pays homage to his scholarly roots as he was well-versed in both Tamil and Sanskrit. The face value of “15 PAISE” (or “0.15”) is printed at the bottom corner of the square format, accompanied by the text “KAMBAR” or “COMMEMORATION KAMBAR-POET”



