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".
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".