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IN PHOTOS: This exhibition in Mumbai highlights the history and cultural significance of postage stamps

Updated On: 23 January, 2025 05:41 PM IST | Raaina Jain

MAHAPEX 2025, a 4-day long state-level philatelic exhibition organised by Maharashtra Postal Circle kicked off on Wednesday, January 22 at World Trade Centre, Mumbai.   

Photos Courtesy: Ashish Raje

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Photos Courtesy: Ashish Raje
The event is a celebration of philately (collection and study of postage stamps and postal history), also highlighting its historical and cultural significance.

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The event is a celebration of philately (collection and study of postage stamps and postal history), also highlighting its historical and cultural significance.

The event features a range of exhibits, interactive sessions, engaging activities and more.

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The event features a range of exhibits, interactive sessions, engaging activities and more.

On the opening day, school students visited the exhibition, keenly reading information from a range of exhibits.

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On the opening day, school students visited the exhibition, keenly reading information from a range of exhibits.

In this picture, a stamp collector can be seen observing a rare stamp at the Nargis Coin Centre stall on opening day of the exhibition.

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In this picture, a stamp collector can be seen observing a rare stamp at the Nargis Coin Centre stall on opening day of the exhibition.

The exhibits and stalls feature many historical stamps that visitors can learn about.

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The exhibits and stalls feature many historical stamps that visitors can learn about.

MAHAPEX 2025 is an informative event that brings together philatelists, collectors and enthusiasts from across the state. It will continue till January 25, 2025.

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MAHAPEX 2025 is an informative event that brings together philatelists, collectors and enthusiasts from across the state. It will continue till January 25, 2025.

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