The Kurinji stamp is a commemorative Indian postage stamp issued by India Post on May 29, 2006, featuring the rare, blue-flowering Neelakurinji shrub (Strobilanthes kunthiana) that blooms every 12 years in the Western Ghats, highlighting its ecological significance as a health indicator, medicinal value, and cultural tie to Tamil legends, with the Rs. 15 stamp showcasing its vibrant, bell-shaped flowers.
Key Details of the Stamp:
- Issuing Authority: Department of Posts, Government of India.
- Date of Issue: May 29, 2006.
- Denomination: ₹15 (Rupees 15).
- Design: Depicts a bunch of blooming Kurinji flowers, often showing their signature purplish-blue color.
- Theme: “Save Kurinji Campaign” and celebration of the legendary flower of the Western Ghats.
The Kurinji stamp is a commemorative Indian postage stamp issued by India Post on May 29, 2006, featuring the rare, blue-flowering Neelakurinji shrub (Strobilanthes kunthiana) that blooms every 12 years in the Western Ghats, highlighting its ecological significance as a health indicator, medicinal value, and cultural tie to Tamil legends, with the Rs. 15 stamp showcasing its vibrant, bell-shaped flowers.Key Details of the Stamp:
- Issuing Authority: Department of Posts, Government of India.
- Date of Issue: May 29, 2006.
- Denomination: ₹15 (Rupees 15).
- Design: Depicts a bunch of blooming Kurinji flowers, often showing their signature purplish-blue color.
- Theme: “Save Kurinji Campaign” and celebration of the legendary flower of the Western Ghats.




