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President Droupadi Murmu unveils the ₹200 commemorative coin marking Pujya Mata Hasi Devi’s 200th birth anniversary at Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Lok Bhavan, Raipur, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with Governor Ramen Deka, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Sant Dr Yudhishthir Lal present. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR.
Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcome the President at Lok Bhavan as the ceremony marks the 200th birth anniversary of Shadani Darbar’s fifth spiritual head.
Key Highlights
- President Droupadi Murmu releases the commemorative coin at Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Lok Bhavan, Raipur.
- The ₹200 coin honours Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi on her 200th birth anniversary.
- Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcome the President with bouquets.
- The coin features Mata Hasi Devi’s portrait, with the Lion Capital of Ashoka and its denomination on the other side.
- Devotees and collectors will be able to book the coin through different units of Shadani Darbar.
Raipur: President Droupadi Murmu honours the spiritual legacy of Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi with the release of a ₹200 commemorative coin at Chhattisgarh Mandapam in Lok Bhavan on Thursday, marking the 200th birth anniversary of the fifth spiritual head of Pujya Shadani Darbar. Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the ceremony, which brought together spiritual leaders, public representatives, senior officials and members of the Sindhi community.
Governor and Chief Minister Welcome the President
President Droupadi Murmu receives bouquets from Governor Ramen Deka (left) and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai (right) during her welcome at Lok Bhavan in Raipur on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with the State’s First Lady Rani Deka Kakoti also present in the right photograph. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai welcomed President Murmu with floral bouquets at Lok Bhavan ahead of the commemorative programme. The State’s First Lady, Rani Deka Kakoti, was also present during the welcome.
The reception formed part of the President’s engagements in Raipur during her two-day visit to Chhattisgarh. Rashtrapati Bhavan’s official announcement had listed the release of the commemorative coin at Lok Bhavan among her scheduled programmes for October 22.
Raipur MP Brijmohan Agrawal, along with other public representatives, senior officials and members of the Sindhi community, attends the ceremony at which President Droupadi Murmu releases the ₹200 commemorative coin honouring Pujya Mata Hasi Devi at Lok Bhavan in Raipur on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
The ceremony subsequently brought the focus to Mata Hasi Devi’s life and spiritual contribution, with the President unveiling the special coin in the presence of the Governor, Chief Minister and representatives of Shadani Darbar.
National Recognition on the Bicentenary
Issued by the Government of India’s Ministry of Finance, the ₹200 commemorative coin marks two centuries since the birth of Pujya Mata Sahib Hasi Devi, the fifth head of the Shadani Darbar spiritual tradition.
For followers of Shadani Darbar and members of the Sindhi community in India and abroad, the occasion carries particular significance. The commemoration gives national recognition to a revered spiritual figure whose memory remains an important part of the community’s religious and cultural heritage.
Public representatives, spiritual leaders, senior officials and members of the Sindhi community attend the commemorative coin release ceremony honouring Pujya Mata Hasi Devi at Lok Bhavan in Raipur on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
The anniversary programme also provides an opportunity to introduce younger generations to her legacy. Through the commemorative issue, the effort is to preserve awareness of her life, thoughts and spiritual contribution and carry that remembrance beyond the anniversary celebrations.
Coin Bears Mata Hasi Devi’s Portrait
The special coin features an image of Pujya Mata Hasi Devi on one side. The other bears the Lion Capital of Ashoka and the denomination of ₹200, bringing together the national emblem and the commemorative tribute.
The portrait forms the central element of the issue, connecting the bicentenary observance with a lasting collectible. For devotees, it offers a tangible remembrance of the spiritual leader; for coin collectors, it records the occasion through an official commemorative release.
Following the unveiling, devotees and collectors will be able to book the coin through different units of Shadani Darbar. These units will serve as the channels for those wishing to obtain the commemorative issue.
Shadani Darbar Welcomes Dignitaries and Community Representatives
Sant Dr Yudhishthir Lal, the present spiritual head of Pujya Shadani Darbar, Raipur, delivered the welcome address at the programme.
Members of Shadani Darbar joined representatives of the Sindhi community and public representatives from different parts of the country for the ceremony. Their participation reflected the importance of the bicentenary to followers and the wider community.
The release brought together the formal recognition extended by the Government of India and the remembrance sustained by devotees, making the occasion a significant milestone in the anniversary observances.
Senior Officials and Public Representatives Attend
Those present included the State’s First Lady Rani Deka Kakoti, Member of Parliament Brijmohan Agrawal, legislators Purandar Mishra, Sunil Soni and Motilal Sahu, Chief Secretary Vikasheel, Director General of Police Arun Dev Gautam and Secretary to the Governor Dr C. R. Prasanna.
Senior officials, members of Pujya Shadani Darbar, visiting public representatives and representatives of the Sindhi community also attended the programme honouring Mata Hasi Devi’s enduring spiritual legacy.
