Riding for Wellness and Nature – A Unique Postal Journey on 21 June 2025

June 21 marks three wonderful occasions – International Day of Yoga, celebrating the harmony of body, mind, and soul; World Motorcycle Day, symbolizing adventure and wellness through riding; and the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year and a tribute to nature’s rhythm.

To commemorate this special day, the Chhattisgarh Postal Circle joined hands with the 36 RC Bike Riding Club for a unique two-day awareness ride. The journey began from Kalibari Post Office, under the Raipur Postal Region, heading towards Kudargarh, Surajpur. The bikers carried a powerful message — promoting health, yoga, and environmental sustainability.

On their return, the riders posted two special picture postcards from Odgi Branch Office, addressed to the Chief Postmaster General, Chhattisgarh Circle (492001). These postcards were beautifully cancelled with special pictorial cancellations marking World Motorcycle Day and the Summer Solstice.

This creative initiative by the Chhattisgarh Postal Circle to spread awareness through philately and adventure truly deserves appreciation. I’m delighted to share both carried postcards, now bearing the delivery cancellation of Raipur GPO.

Front view of the India Post “World Motorcycle Day” carried postcard featuring the theme — “Ride Beyond the Horizon: Discover Your Freedom.” A scenic mountain backdrop highlights the spirit of adventure and open-road travel.
Front view of the India Post “World Motorcycle Day” carried postcard featuring the theme — “Ride Beyond the Horizon: Discover Your Freedom.” A scenic mountain backdrop highlights the spirit of adventure and open-road travel.
World Motorcycle Day Carried Postcard – Carried from Odgi B.O. (497231) to Raipur G.P.O. on 21 June 2025. The postcard bears two definitive stamps of Srinivasa Ramanujan and Atal Bihari Vajpayee with a special cancellation featuring a line art of a motorcycle.
World Motorcycle Day Carried Postcard – Carried from Odgi B.O. (497231) to Raipur G.P.O. on 21 June 2025. The postcard bears two definitive stamps of Srinivasa Ramanujan and Atal Bihari Vajpayee with a special cancellation featuring a line art of a motorcycle.
Summer Solstice carried postcard from Odgi B.O. (497231) to Raipur G.P.O. dated 21 June 2025. Features a thematic cancellation showing the Tropic of Cancer, yoga emblem, and motorcycle silhouette — marking the longest day of the year and International Yoga Day.
Summer Solstice carried postcard from Odgi B.O. (497231) to Raipur G.P.O. dated 21 June 2025. Features a thematic cancellation showing the Tropic of Cancer, yoga emblem, and motorcycle silhouette — marking the longest day of the year and International Yoga Day.
Special carried postcard issued for the Summer Solstice and World Motorcycle Day, 21 June 2025. The design depicts the Tropic of Cancer passing through Chhattisgarh with a map, Kudargarh Temple, and motorcycle riders symbolizing unity of yoga and travel.
Special carried postcard issued for the Summer Solstice and World Motorcycle Day, 21 June 2025. The design depicts the Tropic of Cancer passing through Chhattisgarh with a map, Kudargarh Temple, and motorcycle riders symbolizing unity of yoga and travel.

These postcards were issued in very limited numbers (only 200 each) – despite sending an eMO well in advance, I could secure only one set after several follow-ups. A truly special and memorable addition to my picture postcard collection.

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