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The Maharashtra Postal Circle has launched special picture postcards for Ganesh Utsav designed by renowned artist Achyut Palav. These postcards celebrate Maharashtra's cultural heritage and feature iconic Ganesh imagery. The release coincided with the first glimpse of the famous Lalbaugcha Raja idol in Mumbai. This initiative connects philately with traditional festival celebrations across Maharashtra and Goa.

Key Points: Padma Shri Achyut Palav Designs Ganesh Utsav Postcards for Maharashtra Postal

  • Padma Shri Achyut Palav designed four special Ganesh Utsav postcards
  • Maharashtra Postal Circle released postcards with special cancellation
  • Director Rekha Rizvi handed first album to GSB Seva Mandal
  • Lalbaugcha Raja's first glimpse event organized simultaneously
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Ganesh Utsav: Maharashtra Postal Circle releases postcards designed by Padma Shri awardee Achyut Palav

Maharashtra Postal Circle releases special Ganesh Festival postcards designed by Padma Shri Achyut Palav, featuring Lalbaugcha Raja and cultural heritage themes.

"Amitabh Singh, Chief PMG of the Maharashtra Circle, extended his greetings to all devotees of Lord Ganesha and philatelists across Maharashtra and Goa. - Ministry of Communications"

Mumbai, August 31

Amid the ongoing celebrations of the Ganesh Festival, the Maharashtra Postal Circle released two Picture Postcards designed by Padma Shri awardee Achyut Palav, accompanied by a special cancellation, on Saturday at GSB Seva Mandal, the Ministry of Communications said in a release on Sunday.

Director of Mumbai GPO, Rekha Rizvi, released the picture postcards with a special cancellation and handed over the first album to the Trustee and Chairman of GSB Seva Mandal, R. G. Bhat.

Earlier, on August 24, Chief Postmaster General of the Maharashtra Postal Circle, Amitabh Singh, released a set of four picture postcards titled "Ganesh Utsav: Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra" along with a special cancellation.

According to a release, these four picture postcards have been specially designed for this event by Padma Shri awardee Achyut Palav, who was present at the release function. The first glimpse (Pratham Darshan) of Lalbaugcha Raja was organised on Sunday at around 7 pm by The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal.

The Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal Chairman Babasaheb Sudam Kambale, Secretary Sudhir Sitaram Salavi, Sudhir Jakhere, APMG (BD) Maharashtra Circle Yadagiri Nyalapelli, Asstt. Director (PSR) Maharashtra Circle and Philatelist Ashwini Manjure were present on the occasion.

Amitabh Singh, Chief PMG of the Maharashtra Circle, extended his greetings to all devotees of Lord Ganesha and philatelists across Maharashtra and Goa.

Every year, millions of devotees come here for darshan. The unveiling of the Lalbaugcha Raja, the iconic Ganesh idol, is another main attraction of the festival.

Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day festival that starts on the fourth day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month 'Bhadrapada', will start on August 27 this year. This auspicious ten-day festival starts with 'Chaturthi' and ends on 'Anantha Chaturdashi'.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a philatelist, I'm thrilled about this release! The special cancellation makes it even more collectible. Hope they make enough copies for all enthusiasts.
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Meera T
Wonderful to see our postal department celebrating our cultural heritage. These small gestures keep our traditions alive for the younger generation.
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Sarah B
Visiting Mumbai during Ganesh Utsav was incredible! The energy is amazing. These postcards would make lovely souvenirs for tourists too.
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Amit G
While I appreciate the effort, I wish they had made these available at more post offices across Maharashtra, not just through special events. Many devotees would love to have these.
Kavya N
Achyut Palav is a national treasure! His calligraphy work is breathtaking. These postcards must be beautiful. Hope they release digital versions too for those who can't get physical copies.

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