India Issues ₹200 Coin to Mark 200th Birth Anniversary of Mata Hasi Devi
What Happened
Droupadi Murmu on October 22 released a ₹200 commemorative coin in Raipur to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji, the fifth spiritual head of the Shadani Darbar, a prominent Sindhi religious institution. The coin was issued by the Union Finance Ministry and unveiled at Lok Bhavan in the presence of Ramen Deka and Vishnu Deo Sai. The coin features Mata Hasi Devi Ji on one side and the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the ₹200 denomination on the other.
Key Takeaways
The commemorative issue recognizes the spiritual and cultural contributions of Mata Hasi Devi Ji and highlights the legacy of the Shadani Darbar. The release is being viewed as a significant national recognition of Sindhi religious heritage and community history.