Philatelic Details
- Date of Issue: November 23, 2023
- Issuer: India Post
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Visual Design
- Cover Artwork: The envelope showcases a graceful portrait of Meera Bai in traditional Rajasthani attire, holding her signature ektara (single-stringed musical instrument). In the background is an ethereal and reverent depiction of Lord Krishna.
- Border Motifs: The layout is beautifully adorned with traditional Indian and Rajasthani cultural motifs that reflect her spiritual journey and the desert state’s heritage.
- The Stamp: The commemorative postage stamp tied to the FDC captures the essence of her deep spiritual devotion and hymns.
Significance- Launch Event: The FDC, along with a special ₹525 commemorative coin, was officially released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Sant Mirabai Janmotsav in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.
- The Subject: Saint Meera Bai, born in 1498, was a celebrated 16th-century Hindu mystic, Rajput princess, and poet-saint renowned across North India for her lyrical devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.




