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KOLKATA, 3 JULY 2023:
India Post has the privilege to cater to the needs of the masses across the country. In its commitment towards service to the nation, the supply and distribution of “Gangajal’ sourced from Gangotri through Post Offices is already put in place by the Postal Directorate since 2016. To fortify this venture of the Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle has taken some special initiatives for distribution and vending the holy Gangasagar Gangajal through Post Offices in 250 ml bottles priced at Rs.30/- per bottle. The price and quantity of Gangasagar Gangajal is in lines with the Gangajal of Gangotri.
Gangasagar or Sagar Island is an island in the Ganges delta, lying on the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal about 100 kms South of Kolkata under South 24 parganas district in West Bengal state. It is not only a holy pilgrimage but an intricate intermingling of emotion and faith. Lakhs of devotees from different parts of the country take a holy dip on the occasion of Makar Sankranti at Gangasagar every year. Respecting the religious and social faith of millions at this sacred site, and also considering the Hindu and Bengali diaspora all over the country, West Bengal Circle has decided to make the holy water available to people in all corners of the country.
The distribution of the holy Gangasagar Gangajal will be officially inaugurated on the 03.07.2023 (Monday) at Kolkata GPO (Siuli the Parcel Cafe’) at 16:30 hrs.
The event will be inaugurated by the Postmaster General (M & BD), West Bengal Circle. The Postmaster General, Kolkata Region, Director, Kolkata GPO and other eminent personalities will be present to grace the occasion.
Along with this there will be a Special cover release on Gangasagar Gangajal at Kolkata GPO (Philatelic Club) ground floor, next to Siuli the Parcel Cafe’ at 16;30 hrs on the same day.
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