2023, 525th Birth Anniversary of Saint Meera Bai-FDC (23rd Nov)

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Philatelic Details
  • Date of Issue: November 23, 2023
  • Issuer: India Post
  • 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. 
Weight 0.200 kg
Dimensions 8 × 6 × 1 cm