President releases Rs 200 commemorative coin honouring Sindhi saint in Raipur

President Droupadi Murmu released a commemorative two-hundred-rupee coin to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Mata Sahib Hasi Devi Ji at Lok Bhawan in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on Thursday, October,22,2026. Hundreds of members of the Sindhi community attended the event. Mata Hasi Devi Ji was the fifth head of the historic Shadani Darbar, a revered spiritual and cultural centre for the Sindhi community. The coin features an image of Mata Hasi Devi Ji on one side. The other side bears the Lion Capital of Ashoka and the denomination of Rs 200. The initiative is aimed at preserving the saint's legacy, teachings and spiritual contributions for future generations, the statement said. Devotees and coin collectors will be able to book the commemorative coin through various units of Shadani Darbar following its unveiling, the statement added.The release of the commemorative coin marked the start of President Murmu's two-day Chhattisgarh visit, which includes events in Raipur and Jagdalpur.Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai were present on the occasion.