Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) issued by Mangaluru Head Post Office - Philatelic Bureau, PIN 575001, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. The cancellation design depicts the Mangaluru Lighthouse, a historic maritime navigation landmark on the Karnataka coast. Status: Active.
Mangaluru (formerly Mangalore) is a major port city on the west coast of Karnataka, situated along the Arabian Sea. The Mangaluru Lighthouse serves as an important navigational aid for vessels entering and exiting the Mangaluru Port, one of India's significant commercial ports. Mangaluru has a rich maritime history dating back centuries, having been a major trading hub for spices, particularly pepper and cardamom, during the colonial era. The city played an important role in trade between India and the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Today, Mangaluru is a thriving commercial city and educational hub in coastal Karnataka.
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