India 1963 Swami Vivekananda

India · 1963 · 15 nP

This stamp commemorates the birth centenary of Swami Vivekananda, a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. The design features a portrait of Vivekananda in his characteristic turban, looking thoughtfully to the side. The stamp is printed in a distinctive reddish-brown color.

Issued in 1963, this stamp reflects India's post-independence practice of honoring its national heroes and cultural icons who shaped modern Indian thought and its global identity.