| Postal Stamp Image |
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 |
| Stamp Issue Date |
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20/10/1975 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination |
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0.50 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number |
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0780 |
| Postal Stamp Name |
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ORISSI |
| Stamp Information |
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Orissi is a close parallel of Bharat Natyam. It is develooped from the musical play (sangita-nataka) and the dance of gymansiums known as the akharas. Sculpture evidence relating to the dance goes back to 2nd century B.C. From th 12th century onwards there are inscriptions, manuscripts and other records which speak of the prevalence of Orissi dance styles of ritual dances of temples and entertainment of the village squares. |
| Stamp Currency |
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P |
| Stamp Type |
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COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language |
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English |
| Stamp Overall Size |
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3.91 X 2.90 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size |
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3.56 x 2.5 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet |
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35 |
| Stamp Perforations |
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13 x 13 |
| Postal Stamp Shape |
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Diagonal |
| Postage Stamp Paper |
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Unwatermarked adhesive stamp paper |
| Indian Stamp Process |
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Photogravure |
| Number of stamps printed |
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30 Millions |
| Stamp Printed At |
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India Security Press |
| Indian Stamp's Color |
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Multicolour |
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