Nepal: Kaliya Daman, Admission to the UPU

Nepal · 1959 · 10 Paisa

This stamp depicts the Hindu deity Krishna as a child, dancing on the head of the multi-headed serpent demon Kaliya, a scene known as Kaliya Daman. The design is framed by ornate patterns and includes the denomination in both Nepali and English. The stamp was issued to commemorate Nepal's admission to the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

Issued in 1959, this stamp marks Nepal's integration into the global postal community through its membership in the UPU, a significant step for the nation's international relations and communications.