Laos releases first-ever stamp depicting Ayodhya’s Ram Lalla

New Delhi, July 27

Southeast Asian country Laos has released a special stamp set, that includes a stamp on Lord Rama and is the world’s very first stamp depicting “Shri Ram Lalla of Ayodhya”.

It was part of the special commemorative postage stamp set released by Laos showcasing its civilizational connect between with India. The stamp was unveiled by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith at Laos on Saturday. The stamp set consists of two stamps — one depicting Lord Rama of Ayodhya and the other Lord Buddha of the city of Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos.

Ties of Buddhism have bound India and Laos together since centuries. Ramayana (Lao version is called Ramakien or the story of Phra Lak Phra Ram) is revered in Laos and is performed on auspicious occasions.