Baobab : Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav releases a Special Cover on centuries-old Baobab tree of Jhunsi, Prayagraj

To enrich inheritance and promote environmental conservation, Postmaster General of Varanasi and Prayagraj Region, Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav releases a special cover with cancellation on the 'Baobab Tree' in a program organized at Prayagraj Head Post Office on 30th May, 2024 in order. This historical rare tree, located near the tomb of Sheikh Taki on the bank of Ganga in Jhunsi, Prayagraj, is estimated between 750 to 1350 years old and people's faith are associated with it. Director Postal Services Shri Gaurav Srivastava and Senior Superintendent Post Offices Shri Abhishek Srivastava were also present in the program.

Postmaster General Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav said that Prayagraj and its Sangam coast have preserved many mythological, historical and rich heritages for centuries. The 'Baobab tree' of the Adansonia Digitata species of Africa is also one of them. In such a situation, its historicity, scientific and medicinal qualities will be spread world wide through special cover with cancellation and it will also facilitate to connect it with research and tourism. Shri KK Yadav said that there has been curiosity for centuries about this ancient and huge tree located on a huge mound of soil on the left bank of the holy river Ganga in Jhunsi, it is also called 'Vilayati Imli' in folklore. It is worth noting that the past of the Jhunsi area is documented by archaeological evidence which corresponds to five cultural phases from the Chalcolithic period to the early Medieval period.

Shri Gaurav Srivastava, Director Postal Services of Prayagraj Region said that the thickness of the trunk of the 'Baobab' tree is 17.3 meters and the flower of this tree is large and the fruit is long and green in colour. It is believed that Baba Sheikh Taki Shah came here from Karachi in the 15th century, lived here. Soaking the bark of this tree in water and drinking it reduces stomach ache, heartburn, and the bark is also considered beneficial in urine infection.

Shri Abhishek Srivastava, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Prayagraj region  told that the special cover released on Baobab tree will be available for sale with price of Rs. 25 in the Philatelic Bureau, Prayagraj Head Post Office.

On this occasion, Senior Postmaster Tanveer Ahmed, Assistant Director Masoom Raza Rushdi, Rajesh Srivastava, Deputy Superintendent of Post Offices Pramila Yadav and many other officials and philatelists were present.

Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav released a special cover on the historical tree 'Baobab' situated on the banks of Ganga in Prayagraj

The age of the 'Baobab tree' situated near the Sangam coast in Jhunsi, Prayagraj is estimated between 750 to 1350 years old, a rare tree of the Adansonia Digitata species of Africa.

The historical and rare tree 'Baobab' situated on the banks of Sangam in Prayagraj is now on special postal cover.

The special postal cover on the 'Baobab tree' will spread its historicity, scientificity and medicinal qualities world wide - Postmaster General Krishna Kumar Yadav