1-5-2017: Ramanujacharya A commemorative postage stamp

Ramanujacharya occupies a central place in India’s spiritual and bhakti tradition. He was born in Sriperumbudur near modern-day Chennai in 1017 A.D. He revitalized Indian philosophy and popular religion. For over a thousand years, he has been the spiritual guide for milions, who have looked upon him as a guide and philosoper. Ramanujacharya was revolutionery who did not shy away in pursuing creative departures from the beaten track for the greater good of mankind.