Ludhiana, Dec. 4 -- Philatelists and stamp collectors from across the city gathered at the Dr Manmohan Singh Auditorium at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Thursday for a philatelic exhibition showcasing rare and historic stamps.

One of the main attractions was the My Stamp stall, where visitors could have their photographs turned into personalised stamps, usable for posting or preserving as souvenirs. The stall offered 12 customised stamps for Rs.300, and around 20 visitors availed the service on the opening day.

The two-day exhibition features hundreds of stamps displayed in nearly 90 frames, capturing India's religious, cultural, and scientific diversity. Rare stamps issued by India and other countries form a major part of the...