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| BIPEX 1976 – Cover illustration – Bodhgaya India | |
The envelope showing the Bodh Gaya is a village in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it's dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree. A direct descendant of the tree sits within the complex today, along with six other sacred sites, including a lotus pond. ―
Stamp showing photo of Gandhi Nehru - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist, who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, and in turn inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. |
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| Issued Country | India |
| Issued Year | 28.10.1976 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect |
| Type | First Day Cover |