President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday released a commemorative 200-rupee coin in honour of Mata Hasi Devi Ji at the Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Lok Bhawan, Raipur, according to ANI. Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai were present on the occasion.
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The coin has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Mata Sahib Hasi Devi, the fifth Peethadheesh (head) of the Shadani Darbar in Raipur, an official release cited by ANI said.
One side of the coin features an image of Mata Hasi Devi Ji, while the other side displays the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar along with the denomination of Rs 200, according to the release reported by ANI and PTI. The release described the coin as an effort to convey her life, philosophy and spiritual contributions to future generations.
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The official release described the unveiling as a historic moment for the Sindhi community and a source of pride for millions of Sindhi people in India and abroad, ANI reported. Devotees and coin collectors will be able to book the commemorative coin through various units of Shadani Darbar.
Sant Yudhishthir Lal, the Peethadheesh of Shadani Darbar, Raipur, delivered the welcome address. Also present were First Lady Rani Deka Kakoti, MP Brijmohan Agrawal, MLAs Purandar Mishra, Sunil Soni and Motilal Sahu, Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel, DGP Arun Deo Gautam and Secretary to the Governor C. R. Prasanna, along with members of Shadani Darbar and representatives of the Sindhi community, ANI reported.
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