Thursday, June 16, 2016

Another Stamp on Yoga Day: Surya Namaskar #IDY2016

Update on 03 Jul 2016: Here's an image of the Surya Namaskar stamps sheetlet
 A set of 12 stamps will be released on 20th or 21st June 2016 to celebrate International Day of Yoga. The theme of the stamps this year is Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation. There are a total of 12 poses that form one Surya Namaskar. The set of stamps depicts each pose in individual stamps. Six stamps are of Rs 5 denomination and another six are Rs 25 each. A miniature sheet with 12 stamps (Rs 180) and a sheetlet of 24 stamps (Rs 360) will also be released along with individual full panes of  stamps. Here's an image of the miniature sheet. There are two stamp packs associated with this stamp release that India Post is selling on ePostOffice. One pack for Rs 1500 contains a miniature sheet, a sheetlet, a first day cover and a brochure and another pack contains 12 full panes of stamps (45 stamps each pane) for Rs 8300.
Surya Namaskar Postage Stamps: International Day of Yoga 2016
Pic Courtesy: Kasinath R. on Twitter
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation comprises of the following 12 poses:
1. Pranamasana (Salutation Pose)
2. Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)
3. Hastapaadasana (Hand to Foot Pose)
4. Ashwa Sanchalanasana (Equestrian Pose)
5. Parvatasana (Mountain Pose)
6. Ashtanga Namaskar (Eight Limbs Pose)
7. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
8. Parvatasana
9. Ashwa Sanchalanasana
10. Hastapaadasana
11. Hasta Uttanasana
12. Pranamasana