Archive · 3 Sep 2026
TIRUPEX-2026 Highlights India’s Postal Heritage in Tirupati
TIRUPEX-2026 is an exhibition about stamps and postal history in Tirupati.
It began on Wednesday and will last for two days.
The event shows how stamps and postal items connect with India’s history and culture.
Four special covers were released about important places linked to the Tirumala pilgrimage.
These places include Anand Nilayam, Japali Theertham, Srivari Padalu and Akasaganga Theertham.
Officials encouraged students and young people to learn about philately.
They said collecting stamps can improve knowledge and creativity.
Students are also taking part in awareness activities and a letter-writing competition.
The exhibition will continue on Thursday for visitors to explore.
TIRUPEX-2026, a two-day district-level philatelic exhibition, began at Gollavanigunta in Tirupati.
The exhibition aims to promote interest in philately among students, youth and the public.
Four special covers feature Anand Nilayam, Japali Theertham, Srivari Padalu and Akasaganga Theertham.
Officials said stamp collecting can help people learn about India’s history, culture, art and heritage.
The event includes philately awareness activities and a student letter-writing competition, and continues Thursday.
- Who
- The Tirupati Postal Division organised the exhibition, with participation from postal officials, TTD and TUDA representatives, students and the public.
- What
- TIRUPEX-2026 is a district-level philatelic exhibition featuring postal memorabilia, four special covers, awareness activities and a letter-writing competition.
- When
- It began on Wednesday and will continue on Thursday; the year identified for the event is 2026.
- Where
- Gollavanigunta in Tirupati.
- Why
- To showcase India’s postal heritage and encourage interest in philately among students, youth and the public.
- Event
- TIRUPEX-2026 district-level philatelic exhibition
- Organiser
- Tirupati Postal Division
- Duration
- Two days, beginning Wednesday and continuing Thursday
- Special covers
- Four covers were released featuring Anand Nilayam, Japali Theertham, Srivari Padalu and Akasaganga Theertham
- Activities
- Philately awareness activities and a student letter-writing competition
- Venue
- Gollavanigunta, Tirupati
- Theme
- India’s postal heritage and Tirumala’s spiritual, historical and cultural importance