President Releases ₹1000 and ₹10 Coins on Nabakalebara

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, released commemorative coins with denominations of ₹1000 and ₹10 to celebrate the 'Shree Jagannath Nabakalebara Festival' in the presence of his wife, Smt. Sabitri Kovind, Shri Puri Gajapati Maharaj Dibya Singh Deb, Governor Dr. SC Jamir, Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and Higher Education Minister Shri Ananta Das on Sunday.


The President, during his visit to Odisha, released the coins as part of the centenary celebration of Rastriya Sanskrit Sansthan in Puri.

Puri, also known as the ‘Kashi’ of the eastern region in India, was chosen by Adi Shankaracharya to establish his 'peeth.'

Highlighting the significance of the Lord Jagannath temple as a center for art and culture, the President praised the Rath Yatra, emphasizing its importance in the hearts of Indians. He expressed admiration for the tradition of Rath Yatra, where Lord Jagannath comes out of the temple for devotees, and people from all walks of life, irrespective of caste and religion, participate in the event. The festival promotes equality, peace, goodwill, progress, and universal brotherhood.

The President also acknowledged the values embedded in the festival, such as the significance of labor and the Gajapati Maharaja's act of sweeping the chariots during the festival.

This release is especially exciting for collectors, as the much-awaited coins, on hold since 2015, have finally been unveiled. The ₹1000 and ₹10 coins released today are minted by the India Government Mint, Mumbai. 

This event marks the issuance of the second commemorative coin with a denomination of ₹1000 after the 1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur, released in 2010.

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