The stamp depicts a photograph of a 12th century image of
Saraswati who is considered as the presiding deity for
language and learning. This sculpture which belongs to the Chauhan era was obtained by the
National Museum, Delhi from Bikaner - a fort city of Rajasthan, India. In the background
are excerpts from the works of renowned Telegu poets and scholars referring to the
greatness of Telugu language (a south Indian language). The stamp was released by India in
1975 to commemorate World Telugu Conference being held on that year at Hyderabad. The
inscription concludes with the eulogy that in sweetness Telugu language excels even such
sweet things as "sugar, jack fruit and pure honey".
idered as the presiding deity for
language and learning. This sculpture which belongs to the Chauhan era was obtained by the
National Museum, Delhi from Bikaner - a fort city of Rajasthan, India. In the background
are excerpts from the works of renowned Telegu poets and scholars referring to the
greatness of Telugu language (a south Indian language). The stamp was released by India in
1975 to commemorate World Telugu Conference being held on that year at Hyderabad. The
inscription concludes with the eulogy that in sweetness Telugu language excels even such
sweet things as "sugar, jack fruit and pure honey".