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Finance Minister to Release ₹250 Coin Honouring Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita

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The Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, will release a ₹250 commemorative coin marking the 250th Janmotsava of Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita on November 3, 2026, at Swatantrata Bhavan, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi. The event, titled “Amara Guruguha – A 250 Year Commemoration of Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita,” is being organised to commemorate the life, musical legacy and enduring contribution of the renowned Carnatic composer. Śrī Muttusvāmi Dīkṣita (1775–1835) occupies a distinguished place in the history of Indian classical music and is one of the celebrated members of the Carnatic Music Trinity, alongside Śrī Tyāgarāja and Śrī Śyāma Śāstri. A composer, vocalist and veena player, he enriched the Carnatic tradition through compositions noted for their musical depth, Sanskrit scholarship and devotional content. Dīkṣita’s compositions are particularly distinguished by their extensive treatment of rāgas, intricate musical...
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Mumbai Mint Opens Bookings for Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji Coin Sets

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The India Government Mint, Mumbai, has opened the bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin issued to mark the  Birth Centenary of Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji . The bookings are open from October 31, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier in the day, the Mathadhipati of Shri Kashi Math Samsthan, H.H. Shrimad Samyamindra Thirtha Swamiji, unveiled the ₹100 commemorative coin at Shri Kashi Moola Math, Brahmaghat, Varanasi. The release ceremony was held during the Chaturmas Mahasabha, coinciding with the sacred occasion of the 25th Chaturmas Vratha of H.H. Shrimad Samyamindra Thirtha Swamiji. The event was organised at the initiative of Sri Sukrathindra Swami Seva Pratishthana, Mangaluru. The ₹100  commemorative coin  is currently available in a Proof Set in Booklet packaging at an initial issue price of ₹13,828, subject to revision in view of significant fluctuations in silver prices. It is unfortunate that the India Government Mint, Mumbai, does not ...
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Mathadhipati Unveils ₹100 Coin of Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji

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The Mathadhipati of Shri Kashi Math Samsthan, H.H. Shrimad Samyamindra Thirtha Swamiji, unveiled the ₹100 commemorative coin marking the Birth Centenary of Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamiji at Shri Kashi Moola Math, Brahmaghat, Varanasi, today, October 31, 2026. The release ceremony was held during the Chaturmas Mahasabha, coinciding with the sacred occasion of the 25th Chaturmas Vratha of H.H. Shrimad Samyamindra Thirtha Swamiji. The event was organised at the initiative of Sri Sukrathindra Swami Seva Pratishthana, Mangaluru. Shri R. G. Bhat, along with representatives of the Seva Pratishthana, leading members and trust delegates of Sri Sukrathindra Swami Seva Pratishthana, were present at the ceremony. The Seva Pratishthana had spearheaded the initiative and coordinated with the Ministry of Finance for the approval and issuance of the commemorative coin . Senior executives, trustees and presidents representing various Gaud Saraswat Brahmin Samaj mandals and regional Math units ...
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Kolkata Mint Starts Bookings for Seva Teerth Pure Silver Coin Sets

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The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has opened bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin issued in a Pure Silver variant to mark the Seva Teerth Complex . The bookings are open from October 31, 2026, and are subject to limited availability. Earlier, on February 13, 2026, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the ₹100 commemorative coin along with a postal stamp during the formal inauguration of the Seva Teerth Complex in New Delhi. The inauguration ceremony was attended by several Union Ministers, including Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Shri Jitendra Singh, Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Defence Shri Rajnath Singh, and Minister of Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, among others. The ₹100 coin has been released in two variants—one in Pure Silver and the other in Nickel Silver (base metal). Earlier, the India Government Mint, Kolkata, opened bookings for the Proof Set of the Nickel Silver variant in a booklet package at an initial price o...
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New Commemorative Coin: 250th Janmotsava of Sri Muttusvami Diksita

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The Government of India will issue a ₹250  commemorative coin to mark the 250th Janmotsava of Sri Muttusvami Diksita . The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on October 30, 2026, confirming this coin. Sri Muttusvami Diksita (1775–1835) was one of the greatest composers of Carnatic music and a distinguished member of the Carnatic Trinity, alongside Sri Tyagaraja and Sri Syama Sastri. Born at Tiruvarur, he was renowned for his profound knowledge of Sanskrit, music and spirituality. His compositions are celebrated for their intricate melodic structures, rich Sanskrit lyrics and detailed references to Hindu temples, deities and mythology. He travelled extensively across South India and composed numerous kritis dedicated to the deities of the temples he visited. His compositions, often bearing the signature “Guruguha,” continue to occupy an important place in the Carnatic music tradition and represent a remarkable synthesis of music, devotion and scholarship. The me...
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Hyderabad Mint Begins Bookings for Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain Coin Sets

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The India Government Mint, Hyderabad, has started the bookings for the ₹100 commemorative coin issued to to mark the Birth Centenary of Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain . The bookings are open from October 28, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on October 17, 2026, the Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Smt. Pallavi Jain Govil, unveiled the ₹100 coin and a postage stamp to mark the event as part of the National Annual Cultural Conclave, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The event was attended by Shri Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO of Paytm (One97 Communications); Smt. Mariamma Thomas, Member (Philately, Media and Communication), Postal Services Board; Kathak exponent Smt. Saswati Sen; and other distinguished guests. This ₹100 coin is available in a Proof Set packaged in either a Folder or Blister pack. Additionally, the Mint may also issue the Proof Set in an MDF or wooden box. The ₹100 coin in the Folder or Blister pack is priced ...
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Kolkata Mint Opens Bookings for Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Coin Sets

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The India Government Mint, Kolkata, has started the bookings for the ₹200 commemorative coin issued to to mark the  200th Birth Anniversary of Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi . The bookings are open from October 24, 2026, and it is subject to limited availability. Earlier, on October 22, 2026, the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, released the ₹200 coin and postage stamp at Lok Bhavan in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The ceremony was attended by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai; the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Ramen Deka; Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker, Shri Vasudev Devnani; Member of Parliament from Indore, Shri Shankar Lalwani; Member of Parliament from Raipur, Shri Brijmohan Agrawal and several other dignitaries, in the august presence of Pujya Saint Shri Dr. Yudhishthirlal Sahib Ji, the ninth Peethadhish of Shadani Darbar. The ₹200 coin has currently been issued in a Proof Set with Folder packaging, priced at ₹7,926. Among recent issues, the...
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