PM Narendra Modi releases Rs 125 coin on occasion of 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a special commemorative coin on the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada via video conference.

Union Minister For Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), G Kishan Reddy, among others, was present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister mentioned the happy coincidence of Janmashtami day before and the 125th birth anniversary of Srila Prabhupada ji. ‘It is like achieving happiness and contentment of sadhana together.

He also noted that the occasion is taking place amidst the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit mahotsav.

This is how millions of followers of Srila Prabhupada Swami and millions of Krishna devotees all over the world are experiencing today’, the Prime Minister said.