Orissa Philatelic Association released one special cover on 12-01-2010 by H.H.Dalailama during his visit to Odisha and inagurated the Padmasambhava Mahavihar(Rigon Thupten Monastery) at Chandragiri,Odisha.


".The Rigon thupten mindrolling monastery was started in 1961 at Jerango,Chandragiri,Odisha.This is the largest monastery in the Eastern India. Built in an area of 10acres land,it is a marvellous centre of of worship.It is five storied complex having huge meditation hall and various temples inside the complex.The majestic and magnificent 21 feet imageof Lord Budha and 17 feet statue of both lord Padmasambhava and compassion god lord Avalokiteswar create an environment of divinity."
Cover depicts the Padmasambhava Mahavihar(Rigon Thupten Manstery) which is the Ripa lineage Tibetan Budhist manastery located in Odisha,and H.E.Namkha Drimed Rinpoche and Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche

Cancellation depicts Bajra and lotus.
For more details pl contact :
Pradip Mohanty
Hon.Secretary
Orissa Philatelic Association
Keonjhar Colony
Kanikachhak,Cuttack-753008
Ph:09861032965
oriphil@gmail.com