India issued stamps featuring the Aldabra Giant Tortoise in 2008, specifically honoring “Adwaitya,” a famous tortoise from the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata, available in various sheetlets (like Rs. 5, Rs. 15, and mixed sets) with unique hexagonal designs, highlighting these long-lived reptiles and their significance in conservation and philately. These collectible stamps show Adwaitya and are popular in philately for their unique shapes and themes.