Nirmala Sitharaman releases ₹250 coin honouring Carnatic maestro Muthuswami Dikshitar on 250th birth anniversary
Nirmala Sitharaman has released a ₹250 commemorative coin marking the 250th birth anniversary of Carnatic music maestro Muthuswami Dikshitar at BHU in Varanasi. The coin, issued by the RBI, was listed on the government mint's website at ₹6,985, with 238 pieces available on Tuesday evening.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released a commemorative ₹250 coin to honor Carnatic music maestro Muthuswami Dikshitar on Tuesday, marking his 250th birth anniversary. The event took place at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, organized by the Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems at IIT-BHU. The coin, issued by the Bank of India, was available for purchase at ₹6,985 and featured limited stock at the time of release.
Sitharaman emphasized the importance of introducing young generations to India's cultural traditions, noting the shift in children's interests towards digital devices. She interacted with students and schoolchildren, discussing Carnatic music, musical instruments, and Dikshitar's contributions. The event also saw performances by renowned vocalist Dr Sumitra Vasudev and a veena recital by Ramana Balachandhran.
Dikshitar, known as one of the Trinity of Carnatic music, composed around 450-500 works, many of which are still performed today.
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