In an event held during the inaugural day of 178th Thyagaraja Aradhana Celebration at Tiruvaiyaru, a philatelic ancillary titled Entaro Mahanubhavulu – a vintage picture postcard series containing images of stalwarts paying musical homage to Saint Thyagaraja during the Thyagaraja Aradhana Music Festival was released by Smt. T.Nirmala Devi, Postmaster General, Central Region, Tiruchirappalli and received by Shri G.K. Vasan, Honourable Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and the President, Sri Thyagrabrahma Mahotsava Sabha.
The philately ancillary has 23 Picture Postcards with images depicting the pure bhakti the musical geniuses have towards Saint Thyagaraja. The Picture Postcard series will spread the message of equality, religious harmony and that Music remains one of the mediums to reach the Supreme.
Central Postal Region is thankful to the Sabha for facilitating the release of this Philatelic Ancillary. The ancillary pack is available for sale at the temporary Post Office opened at the venue of Tiruvaiyaru Aradhana Celebration. Interested philatelists and public can also contact Philatelic Bureau at Tiruchirapppalli Head Post Office for purchasing the ancillary pack