Jammu (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today released Shri Mata Vaishno Devi gold and silver coins ahead of Diwali for millions of devotees worldwide.
On the occasion, LG Sinha said he is fortunate to have got the opportunity to release the coins.
“Maa is worshipped lovingly and showers immense light, blessings and ultimate benediction upon the devotees, “he said.
“Few seekers are not able to travel to Vaishno Devi’s sunlit peak of mountain at Katra due to Corona Pandemic, so the Shrine Board has decided to make the coins available in Jammu and Delhi as well,” LG Sinha was quoted as saying by J&K Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR-JK).
“Maa Goddess’s prayer from the deepest core of heart brings bliss, peace and prosperity. She represents the absolute energy, the ultimate illumination and harmony for mankind and during these testing times, we all seek health and prosperity for the society,” the LG said.
He stressed that it is important for the people to choose the path of peace in the interest of humanity.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has developed 2gm, 5gm and 10gm gold and silver coins carrying an impression of the holy ‘pindies’.
The rates of the coins depend on the denomination chosen and the prevailing gold/silver rates. Currently, a 10 gm silver coin is available at Rs 770.00, 5 gm silver coin for Rs 410.00, 2 gm gold coin for Rs 11,490.00, 5 gm gold coin for Rs 28,150.00 and 10 gm gold coin for Rs 55,880.00.
These coins are available at souvenir shops at Bhawan, Jammu Airport, Katra, Kalika Dham Jammu and JK House, 5 Prithviraj Road, Delhi.
-ARK
