Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released six commemorative postage stamps on Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir and a book of stamps issued on Lord Ram around the world ahead of the consecration ceremony scheduled for January 22.
There are six stamps which include: Ram Temple, Lord Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj and Ma Shabri. Gold leaf of sun rays and Chaupai lend a majestic icon to this miniature sheet, ANI reported.
The five physical elements i.e. sky, air, fire, earth and water, known as ‘Panchabhutas’ are reflected through various design elements and establish the perfect harmony of Panchamahabhutas essential for all manifestations in the postage stamps.
Meanwhile, the stamp book is an attempt to showcase the international appeal of Lord Ram on various societies. This 48-page book covers stamps issued by more than of 20 countries including like US, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, Cambodia and organisations like the United Nations, ANI reported.