1-11-2016: 50th Anniversary of Haryana A commemorative postage stamp

While Haryana was carved as a separate political entity on the Indian Union on November1, 1966, the State has been the crowning jewel of the ‘Land of Gods’ since times immemorial. The golden history of the State is established from an inscription from Vikram Samvat 1384. The inscription reads as ‘Deshosti Haryanakhya Prithvyam Swargsannibha’, meaning ‘There is a State named Haryana, which is akin to heaven on Earth’. Haryana has had a glorious history since the Vedic Period. It was the home of ‘Bharatvansh’ after which the country was named as ‘Bharat’. Haryana means ‘Hari Ka Aana’. Haryana was also a part of the Indus Valley Civilsation, with centres such as Banawali ans Rakhigarhi. The Department of Posts is pleased to release a Commemorative Postage Stamp on this historical occasion of celebration of the “50th Anniversary of Haryana”.