Of dance and form

P. SOLOMON DHANRAJ

The postal department issued a set of six multi-coloured stamps on October 25, 1975, representing six classical dances forms.

The 25p. stamp features a graceful posture in Bharatanatyam, developed in South India. The 50p. stamp shows a dedicate pose in Odissi, a ritual dance from Orissa. Kathak, the court dance for the Nawab of North India, is pictured on the 75p. stamp. The Re 1 stamp depicts Kathakali, the dance drama of Kerala. The Rs.1.50 stamp displays a pleasing body-movement in Kuchipudi of Andhra. And the Rs. 2 stamp illustrates a lyrical dance form, Manipuri, from the North East.

All stamps are beautifully printed , showing the traditional costumes of each dance.

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