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Union MoS L. Murugan Unveils Postage Stamp to Honour King Perarasar Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar’s Legacy.

National | Dated: 27 May 2025

On 23 May 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) Dr. Loganathan Murugan, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA), announced the release of a commemorative postage stamp in honour of the Tamil king, Perarasar Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The announcement was made during the celebration of the 1,350th birth anniversary of the king at the Government Memorial Complex in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu (TN).
  • - The commemorative postage stamp, featuring the image of King Perarasar Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar, is scheduled to be officially released in 2026.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Union MoS Dr. L. Murugan also announced the upcoming construction of a manimandapam (memorial hall) in honour of the king, to celebrate and preserve his contribution to Tamil heritage and history.
  • (ii) In May 2025, the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department (TNFD), released a special cover for the "Born to Fly" campaign.
  • (iii) The special cover release marked the International Day for Biological Diversity 2025 (observed on May 22) and took place at the Head Post Office in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who announced the release of a commemorative postage stamp honouring King Perarasar Perumpidugu Mutharaiyar?

Correct Answer: Dr. L. Murugan

🚀 Quick Recap:

About the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA)

  • Founded: 1949
  • Minister : Kiren Rijiju.