Gandhiji stayed in Chennai, the so called Madras Presidency that time, for about 3 weeks(from April 17, 1915 to May 8,1915) along with his wife. He stayed in Mr. G.A. Natesan's house in Thambhu Chetty Road. Incidentally in the year 2003, January 26, The Hindu covered Gandhiji's Chennai visit in a different context. Gandhiji had visited Chennai earlier as well - though not related to India's Independence struggle - for e.g. in 1896.
The special cover as well as Special cancellation were released at the Chennai GPO, Mount Road, on 17th April 2015 at 10.00 A.M. Mr. Mervin Alexander, Mr. Pandiyan and Mr. Balakrishna Das were some of the dignitaries who presided over the function.
Mr. Anup Kumar Goyal, was instrumental in bringing out this cover.
Mr. Anup Kumar Goyal, was instrumental in bringing out this cover.
In the above cover Gandhiji's picture is woven with Kancheepuram silk. Kancheepuram is a city next to Chennai and its silk is famous all over the world.
The back side of the cover carries the embossed picture of "Central Railway Station" where Gandhiji arrived.
The special cover also carries the below insert. The insert has covered the detailed program of Gandhiji's Chennai visit.
Front side of the inside card.
Back side of the inside card.
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