Stamp Specifications & Design
- Design Motif: It depicts a colorful artwork of the loyal mongoose. The choice highlights classical Indian mythology, folklore, and tales meant to teach children the “wise conduct of life”.
- Artwork Source: In line with India Post‘s tradition since 1971, the stamp uses an actual design drawn and painted by a child rather than a photograph.
- Denomination: The single stamp carried a face value of 25 Paisa.
- Print Profile: It was issued as a multicolour stamp



