Stamp Release
March 30, 2026
Nrisingha Avatar Dance (Kartik Dance)
ππ₯πππ πππ¦ππ₯ππ£π§ππ’π‘: The stamp features ππ§ππ¨ππ£πππ πΌπ«ππ©ππ§ πππππ, a traditional dance-drama performed every year at ππ’π³π΅πͺπ¬ ππ’π£π’ππͺ in Patan Durbar Square. It is popularly known as πππ§π©ππ πππππ and has been performed for centuries. The tradition was started in 1697 B.S. by Malla King Siddhinarsingh to mark the completion of the Lord Krishna Temple. It is regarded as one of the worldβs longest-running theatrical traditions. The performance tells the story of Lord Vishnuβs Nrisinha incarnation, the demon Hiranyakashipu, his devoted son Prahlad, and other divine figures.
Technical Details
- πππ‘π’π ππ‘ππ§ππ’π‘: Rs.10.oo
- π¦πππ: 45mm x 35mm
- π’π₯πππ‘π§ππ§ππ’π‘: Horizontal
- π£ππ£ππ₯: UV dull security stamp with visible and invisible fibres
- ππ’ππ’π¨π₯: Six colours, including fluorescent and security silver inks
- π¦ππππ§: 48 stamps
- π€π¨ππ‘π§ππ§π¬: 1 million
- π£π₯π’πππ¦π¦: Self-adhesive postage stamps with release liner
- πππ¦πππ‘ππ₯: Purna Kala Limbu
- π£π₯ππ‘π§ππ₯: Security Printing Center, Kathmandu

