Department of Posts continues to honor India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. On 13 May 2025, a special cover on Buddha Purnima was unveiled by Uttar Pradesh Postal Circle at Lucknow G.P.O. to mark the sacred occasion of Buddha Purnima.
📍 About the Event at Lucknow G.P.O.
The special cover was released by Mr. Pranav Kumar, Chief Postmaster General, Uttar Pradesh.
Other dignitaries present included:
Mr. Sunil Kumar Rai, Postmaster General (HQ Region)
Mr. Praveen Kumar, Director Postal Services (Ghaziabad)
Dr. Anand Kumar Singh, Director Postal Services (HQ)
Senior staff and postal officials
🕉️ About the Special Cover
The design of the cover brings Buddhist values to life:
Dharmachakra – The Wheel of Dharma, symbolizing the teachings of the Buddha.
Buddha in Dhyana Mudra – A posture of deep meditation and inner peace.
Shalbhanjika – A figure representing nature’s abundance and fertility.
Bodhi Tree – Under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
These visuals come together to reflect righteousness, peace, spiritual growth, and the journey to Nirvana.
📌 In Summary
Event: Special Cover on Buddha released on 13 May 2025
Location: Lucknow G.P.O.
Occasion: Buddha Purnima
Issued by: Department of Posts, Uttar Pradesh Circle
Significance: A tribute to Buddha’s life, teachings, and symbols
