Postcrossing Meet-Up card from India!

Postcrossing Meet-Up, Karnataka, May 15, 2016.

Postcard from India!

Today I got a nice postcard from India! The postcard features a scene in Ramanasthawamy Temple, which is located in the town of Rameswaram. It is the prominent historical landmark of the town and is located in the center of the town. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. In the card we see one of its popular corridors. The temple has the longest corridor among all Hindu temples in the country. The card is an official Postcrossing card, IN-98286. Thanks Jaya! 

Cover, Postcard, Stamps, Currency, and Bus Ticket from India!

Today I got a nice cover from India with many items inside! The cover features four stamps, including one commemorating cricket, a popular sport in India. A souvenir sheet of the series "Horses of India" was also included. These stamps were issued in 2009 and feature four different kinds of horses found in India. Also included was a 10 rupee bank note, which features Mahatma Gandhi. Lastly, a bus ticket of Mumbai was also included! Thanks Akash! 

Postcard from India!

Today I got a nice postcard from India! The postcard shows a scene in Ladakh wherein yaks are threshing barley, the staple crop in the reigon. The yaks move in such a way so that barley grains are separated from the chaff.  Ladakh is a region in India located in the northern part of the country. Known as the land of high mountain passes, it is situated between the Kunlun mountain range in the north and the Himalayas to the south. It is sometimes called "Little Tibet" due to the strong influence of Tibetan culture in the region. Thanks Subramanya! 

Postcard from India!

Today I got a nice card from India! The card features a view of Leh Valley in Ladakh, India with some prayer flags. Some of the proceeds from the purchase of this card goes to a charitable organization in Ladakh. The card is an official Postcrossing card, IN-78317. Thanks Mukund! 

Postcard from India!

Today I got a nice card from India! The card depicts the Indian flag. Below the flag are 5 monuments, which are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Thank you so much Sita! 

Postcard from India!

Today I got a great card from India! The card shows a nice view of Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, India. The card is an official card, IN-71406. Thanks Kamran! 

Postcard from India!

Today I got a nice card from India! The card shows the Taj Mahal, a world-famous landmark in India. Used was a beautiful 2008 stamp commemorating Jayadeva, a Sanskrit poet from 12000 AD. It showcases his most famous work, the epic Geeta Govinda. Thanks Sita! 

Cover & Postcard & Currency from India!

Today I got a really beautiful cover from India! It is a special cover with many stamps, including those from the Postal Heritage Buildings set. In it was a postcard of Tiger Cave and also some Indian coins. Thank you so much Parashuram! 

Cover & Postcard & Stamps & Currency from India!

Today I got a nice prepaid cover and some stamps, currency, and a postcard from India! The card shows Hawa Mahal, a beautiful palace made of red and pink sandstone in Jaipur in India. Included in the cover were some nice stamps and a Five Rupees bank note. Thank you so much Jayavant! 

Postcard from India!

Today I received a wonderful card from India! It shows a nice view of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Nice stamps were used, including a nice military stamp which I like. Thank you Georgy! 

Postcard from India!

Today I got a nice postcard from India! The card shows a view of the Varadaraja Perumal Temple. Thanks a lot Atiras! 

Postcard from India!

Today I got a beautiful postcard from India! The card shows a nice view of the world-famous Taj Mahal in India, which was built by Shah Jahan as a tribute to his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Thanks Sita! 

Sadly, the card was damaged on its way to me & it was packed by the Philippine Post in a plastic pouch for safe delivery. It appears to have gotten wet & torn during its journey. Enclosed was a letter, which I have translated below.

"To our beloved postal customer,

We are sad because of the damage of your letter or parcel. We received this from another country in this condition or state. 

We know that this is very valuable to you and that you were expecting to receive it in good condition. 

However, regardless of any precautions, damage cannot be avoided given the volume of letters or parcels and because of the new mechanical systems used by other countries. 

These are done to speed up the delivery of letters to different parts of the world. 

Rest assured that we will still do all we can and take every precaution in our capacity to avoid this from happening. 

We hope you accept our apologies. 

Yours truly,

Head

Central Mail Exchange Center" 

Postcard from India!

Today I got a nice card from India! It shows the flag of the country. The stamps are amazing! One of them is a mini sheet of heritage buildings. Thanks Georgy! 

Postcard from India!

Today I got a cool postcard from India! It showcases the Mahabalipuram Lighthouse, which is on the Indian East Coast. A cool matching stamp was used! Thanks K! 

Postcard from India!

Today I received a nice postcard from India. It shows a street-side marketplace in Kerala, India. Thanks Piyush! 

Postcard from India!

I received a postcard from India showcasing the cow, a sacred animal in India. The cow is highly regarded and can also be decorated. Interestingly, you won't find McDonald's stores selling beef in India. Thanks hitch!