Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of Tamil Nadu
ANAIKATTI B.O - 641 108
Cancellation depicts 'Indian Pitta'. A place situated in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Salim Ali center for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) is situated here. This is a National Insitiution devoted to the cause of conservation of Indian Biodiversity with focus on Birds.
BHAVANI - 638 301
Cancellation depicts 'Sabgameswarar Temple'. A place situated in the midst of Five Hills named as Bhavani Kudal because of the confluence of of river Bhavani with Cauvery.
C.M.C HOSPITAL, VELLORE - 632 004
Cancellation depicts the emblem of the Hospital. Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore (CMC Vellore) is an educational and research institute and a tertiary care hospital located at Vellore. Founded in 1900 by an American missionary, Dr Ida S. Scudder.
COONOOR R.S. - 643 102
Cancellation depicts 'Engine of the Nilgiri Mountain Train'. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) is a metre gauge railway in Tamil Nadu, India, built by the British in 1908. The railway is operated by the Southern Railway and is the only rack railway in India. The railway relies on its fleet of steam locomotives. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway switched to diesel locomotives on the section between Coonoor and Udhagamandalam. In July 2005, UNESCO added the Nilgiri Mountain Railway as an extension to the World Heritage Site of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The site then became known as Mountain Railways of India.
CUTRALAM - 627 802
Cancellation depicts 'Main Water Falls'. A tourist spot. Water Falls is the chief attraction of this place. There are number of Water Falls containing Herbal & Mineral values.
ETTAIYAPURAM - 628 902 (Old)
Cancellation depicts 'Poet Subramanya Bharathiar's Memorial'. This is the Birth place of Poet Subramanya Bharathiar.
ETTAIYAPURAM - 628 902 (New)
Cancellation depicts 'Face of the Poet Subramanya Bharathiar'. This is the Birth place of Poet Subramanya Bharathiar.
GINGEE - 604 202
Cancellation depicts 'Gingee Fort'. Place of Historical Monumental & Archialogical importanc. Famous for Two hills Viz. Krishnagiri and Rajagiri for their fortification sand moat.
HASTAMPATTI - 636 007
Cancellation depicts 'Khadi Spinning Wheel Charkha'. A small town near Salem where Gandhiji stayed during his vist to Tamil Nadu.
ISHANA VIHAR - 641 114
Cancellation depicts 'Adhi Yogi'. The first yogi, who offered the yogic sciences to the world over 15,000 years ago. The Abode is located in the Isha Institute near Coimbatore.
KALAKAD - 627 501
Cancellation depicts 'Lion-Tailed Macaque'. Wild Life sanctuaryand place of tourism. Lion Tailed Macaques, one of the rare species living in this foest.
KANCHIPURAM - 631 501
Cancellation depicts 'Swan'. The recurring and celebrated motif on the Kanjivaram Silk Sarees.
KANYAKUMARI - 629 702 (Old)
Cancellation depicts 'Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorail'. Land's End of India where Swami Vivekananda Meditated in 1892.
KANYAKUMARI - 629 702 (New)
Cancellation depicts 'Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorail'. Land's End of India where Swami Vivekananda Meditated in 1892.
KARUMATHAMPATTI - 641 659
Cancellation depicts 'Holy Rosary Shrine' at Karumathampatti near Coimbatore. This Shrine was dedicated to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary and became a place of pilgrimage from 1640.
KAVALUR - 635 701
Cancellation depicts 'Vainu Bappu observatory Telescope'. Sri Vainu Bappu observatory is located here. The observatory is well known to World Astronomers.
KODAIKANAL - 624 103
Cancellation depicts 'Observatory'. Hill Station and Summer resort situated in Western Ghat hills.
KODIKKARAI - 614 807
Cancellation depicts 'Flemigo'. A Bird Sanctuary famous for Overseas Birds like Flemigoes.
MADURAI - 625 001
Cancellation depicts 'Panida King's Flag'. Athens of South India. Capital of ancient Pandia Emperors. Famous for Meenakshi Temple.
MADURAI BAZAR - 625 001
Cancellation depicts Monumental Towers of Meenakshi Temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and her consert Sundareswarer.
MAMALLAPURAM - 603 104 (Old)
Cancellation depicts 'Shore Temple'. A place situated on the sea shore of Bay of Bengal. Famous for Cave Temples and carvings on stones of Pallava period.
MAMALLAPURAM - 603 104 (New)
Cancellation depicts 'Shore Temple'. A place situated on the sea shore of Bay of Bengal. Famous for Cave Temples and carvings on stones of Pallava period.
MANAPAD - 628 209
Cancellation depicts 'Lighthouse'. The construction of this lighthouse was started by the British in 1887 and completed in 1888. The main function of this lighthouse then was to guide the fishermen living here who made a living by diving for pearls in the sea.
MUDUMALAI - 643 221
Cancellation depicts 'Indian Bison'. A Wild Life sanctury at a height of 8885 to 10000 Mtrs. in Blue Mountains famous for Elephants and Bisons.
MUTTOM - 629 202
Cancellation depicts 'Lighthouse' at Muttom near Colachel, a tiny coastal village in Kanyakumari district, which is 15.22 metres high. The British Government started its construction in 1857 and completed the work in 1882. The lighthouse guided British vessels cruising between Colombo and ports on India’s west coast.
MYLAPORE - 600 004
Cancellation depicts 'Peacock and Punna Tree'. Place of famous Siva Temple named as Mylapore after Peacock.
NAGORE - 611 002
Cancellation depicts 'Dargah Sharif'. Holy place of Muslims. Durga Sherif is and object of great veneration.
PALANI - 624 601
Cancellation depicts 'Kavadi'. Important Hindu Pilgrim Centre dedicated to Lord Muruga.
PERUR - 641 010
Cancellation depicts 'Temple and the Deity'. Pre-Historic Siva Temple santified by St. Appar and St. Sundarar.
PHILATELIC BUREAU CHENNAI - 600 002 (Old)
Cancellation depicts 'The Electric Theater'. The First Theater constructed in Chennai way back in 1900 now a Heritage Building where Chennai Philatelic Bureau is Housed.
PHILATELIC BUREAU CHENNAI - 600 002 (New)
Cancellation depicts 'The Electric Theater'. The First Theater constructed in Chennai way back in 1900 now a Heritage Building where Chennai Philatelic Bureau is Housed.
PONDICHERRY - 605 001
Cancellation depicts Aayi Mandapam. This is also known as the Park Monument, is one of the attractive monument in Pondicherry situated at the midst of picturesque Government Park (Bharathi Park). Built in the 16th century during the period of Napoleon III in France and is named after a renowned courtesan.
PULICAT - 601 295
Cancellation depictsa Light House. Pulicat Light House is a Historical Monument. At the time of constructon it was the highest Light House in South Asia. The Light House is located in an Island away from the main land Pazaverkadu.
RAMESWARAM - 623 526
Cancellation depicts '1000 Pillor Carridor'. World famous 3rd Largest 1000 Pillor is located in tis temple Corridor of Rameswaram Temple built by Raja of Ramnad.
SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM, PONDICHERRY - 605 002
Cancellation depicts the emblem of the Asharam. Sri Aurobindo Ashram is located in Pondicherry, a small coastal town 160 km south of Chennai, in South India. It is a spiritual community established by Sri Aurobindo on 24 November 1926.
SRI RAMANASHRAMAM, THIRUVANNAMALAI - 606 603
Cancellation depicts the emblem of the Asharam. Sri Ramana Ashram, also known as Sri Ramanasramam, is the ashram which was home to modern sage and Advaita Vedanta philosopher Ramana Maharshi from 1922 until his death in 1950.
SRIRANGAM - 620 006
Cancellation depicts 'Deity's Serpent'. A holy shrine of Vaishnavites called as Boologa Vaikuntam. Lord Ranganatha exhibits himself in the laying posture - Anantha Sayanam in Serpent bed.
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE - 641 003
Cancellation depicts the 'Emblem of Tamil Nadu Agriculture University'. This is a leading agrotechnology provider of India and its graduates are recognized throughout the world. It had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India as early as 1868 which was later relocated at Coimbatore during 1906.
THANJAVUR - 613 001
Cancellation depicts 'Brugadeeswara Temple' - UNESCO World Heritage Site. A place of Historical Importance with Braghdeswarar Temple called as Big Temple built by Raja Raja Cholan.
THIRUCHENGODU - 637 211
Cancellation depicts 'Deity Arthanareeswarar'. Arthanareeswarar temple is located on a hill near Tiruchengode in Namakkal District. It is an ancient Hindu Temple known for its manifestation of Half Male Half Female Lord Ardhanarishvara (Shiva). One of the 64 manifestations of Shiva, representing the unity of Shiva and his consort Parvati.
THIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 001
Cancellation depicts ' Rock Fort Temple'. Rock Fort - a symbol of Thiruchirappalli city. Built of huge granite boulders during 16th century by Nayak Kings of Madurai. It houses famous Thayumanavar and Vinayagar Temples.
THIRUVAIYARU - 613 204
Cancellation depicts 'Tambura'. A village where St. Thiyagaraja a great composer of Karnatic Music lived.
THIRUVARUR - 610 001
Cancellation depicts 'Temple Car'. The place where Shiva Temple is having 2nd biggest car in Tamilnadu and birth place of Karnatic Music Trinities.
TIRUVANNAMALAI - 606 601
Cancellation depicts ' Deepam'. Tiruvannamalai is named after the central deity of the Annamalaiyar Temple, Annamalaiyar. During the Karthigai Deepam festival a huge beacon is lit atop the Annamalai hill. On the day preceding each full moon, pilgrims circumnavigate the temple base and the Annamalai hills in a worship called Girivalam.
TOPSLIP - 642 133
Cancellation depicts 'Nilgiri Tahr'. Wild Life Sancturary situated at a altitude of 2500 ft. with natural echo system.
UDAGAMANDALAM - 643 001
Cancellation depicts 'Tota Hut'. Famous Hill Station. Todas and ancient inhabitants of the upper Nilgiri Plateau lives here. One of the characteristic feature of the settlements of this Pastroal Tribe is their barrel-vaulted dwelling place. They call it as 'RSH'. Made out of Bamboo Canes and Thatching Grass to suit the climatic condition of the Hill Region.
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS - 600 005
Cancellation depicts 'Central Tower' of Senate House loacted in the University Campus.
VADALUR - 607 303
Cancellation depicts 'Sathya Gnana Sabai'. Vallalar's sincere wish is that people living in every nook and corner of the world should get the experience of the Grace Light he got and live for ever with immortality. To symbolize this, he built a specially designed Hall of Wisdom through his followers at Vadalur for universal Worship. This hall was named by him as "Sathya Gnana Sabai".
VAILANKANNI - 611 111
Cancellation depicts 'St. Mary's Church'. The place of apparition of Our Lady of Health. A pilgrim centre.
VEDANTHANGAL - 603 314
Cancellation depicts 'Pelican'. Bird Sanctuary and a Tourist Spot near Chennai.
VELLORE - 632 001
Cancellation depicts 'Vellore Fort'. Vellore Fort is a large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the city built by Vijayanagara kings. The fort was at one time the headquarters of the Aravidu Dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire. The fort is known for its grand ramparts, wide moat and robust masonry. The fort's ownership passed from Vijayanagara kings, to the Bijapur sultans, to the Marathas, to the Carnatic Nawabs and finally to the British, who held the fort until India gained independence. During British rule, the Tipu Sultan's family and the last king of Sri Lanka, Sri Vikrama Rajasinha were held as prisoners in the fort. The fort houses the Jalakanteswarar Hindu temple, the Christian St. John's Church and a Muslim Mosque.