Commemorative Stamp on Jumdev Thubrikar, popularly known as Baba Jumdev (Joomdev) -30th Sept. 2013.
India Post issued a commemorative stamp on philanthropist and spiritual leader, Jumdev Thubrikar, popularly known as Baba Jumdev (Baba Joomdev) on 30th Sept. 2013. JOOMDEV Baba Jumdeoji was born on April 3, 1921 near Golibar Square at Nagpur (Maharashtra). He was born in Halba community. His family was very poor and he was raised by his father "Vithoba" and mother "Saraswati". To bring happiness and satisfaction to his family, he attained a state of nirvana. He achieved enlightenment. When he saw that there were many unhappy and unsatisfied people in country, he shared with them the blessings which he found during enlightenment and worked towards betterment of such unpriviledge people. Similarly, he formed many organisations and founded "Manav Dharma" to benefit and secure life of poor and uneducated people. People belonging to "Manav Dharma" are called as "Sevak".
Vice President of India Mohammed Hamid Ansari released the Commemorative Postage Stamp in the memory of Baba Jumdeoji on 30th Sept. 2013 at a function held at Gondia, Maharashtra. Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan presided over the function. Praful Patel, Union Minister for Heavy Industries, Col. K. С. Mishra, Chief Postmaster General Maharashtra & Goa Circle and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
