UP: Nirmala Sitharaman releases Rs 250 commemorative coin in honor of Muthuswami Dikshitar at IIT-BHU

Varanasi, Nov 3 (UNI) IIT-BHU held a ceremony to mark the 250th birth anniversary of the eminent musician and composer, Muthuswami Dikshitar-a key figure in the 'Trinity of Carnatic Music'-who significantly enriched the great tradition of Indian classical music, particularly Carnatic music, with the Government of India issuing a Rs 250 commemorative coin in his honour. The coin was unveiled by the union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, at a ceremony held at Swatantrata Bhavan. She also released a book titled 'Amar Guruguham Potruvam', which explores the life, philosophy, and musical journey of Dikshitar. During the event,…