PM Modi Unveils Commemorative Coin To Honour Sant Meera Bai In UP's Mathura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Mathura where he participated in the Braj Raj Utsav and attended the Mirabai Janmotsav.

PM Modi Visits Mathura

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday marked the birth anniversary of Saint Meera Bai in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, by releasing a commemorative coin in her honour. Addressing the gathering at the 'Sant Mirabai Janmotsav' event, PM Modi highlighted the historical reverence for women in India, emphasising their roles in assuming responsibilities and guiding society.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases a commemorative coin in honour of Sant Mira Bai, in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh pic.twitter.com/Q2DvPNgNfc

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2023

PM Modi said: "Bharat has always been a country that worships women. They have not only assumed responsibilities but also guided society, and Sant Meera Bai is an example of this," as reported by PTI. 

VIDEO | "Bharat' has always been a country that worships women. They have not only assumed responsibilities but also guided the society, and Sant Meera Bai is an example of this," says PM Modi addressing an event commemorating the birth anniversary of Sant Meera Bai in Mathura. pic.twitter.com/O2JffcPfq9

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 23, 2023

Sharing his sentiments about visiting Mathura, the Prime Minister remarked, "I am fortunate that I got the opportunity to have a 'darshan' of 'Braj' because only those come here who are called by 'Shri Krishna and Shriji'." This statement reflected the spiritual and cultural significance of the location.

VIDEO | "I am fortunate that I got the opportunity to have a 'darshan' of 'Braj' because only those come here who are called by 'Shri Krishna and Shriji'," says PM Modi addressing an event commemorating the birth anniversary of Sant Meera Bai in Mathura. pic.twitter.com/QpNTXdC07U

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 23, 2023

"They kept Braj devoid of development. Today in 'Azadi ka Amritkaal', the country is coming out of that mentality. We are moving ahead with pride in our heritage. In Kashi, Vishvanath Dham is in front of us in full glory, Ujjain Mahakal temple is grand. Now, in Ayodhya, the date of the inauguration of Ram Mandir is decided. Mathura and Braj won't stay behind in this chain of development. Soon, the darshan would happen with even more divinity," he said further. 

#WATCH | Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: At the ‘Saint Mirabai Janmotsav’ programme, PM Modi says, "This area (of Braj) has looked after the country in adverse times... But when the country became independent, Braj did not get the importance that it deserved... People wanted to cut off… pic.twitter.com/JikS5FMgcZ

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2023

Mathura BJP MP Hema Malini welcomed Prime Minister Modi to the event, underscoring the importance of the occasion.

#WATCH | Mathura BJP MP Hema Malini welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

PM Modi is here to participate in ‘Sant Mirabai Janmotsav’ - a programme being organised to celebrate the 525th Birth Anniversary of Sant Mirabai. pic.twitter.com/SZfcYXx3Mh

— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2023

Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister visited Shri Krishna Janambhoomi temple.

ॐ श्री कृष्णः शरणं ममः

पीएम श्री @narendramodi ने आज मथुरा में श्री कृष्ण जन्मभूमि मंदिर में दर्शन व पूजन किया। साथ ही देशभर के अपने सभी परिवारजनों के लिए सुख-समृद्धि और कल्याण की कामना की। pic.twitter.com/35HEb4uBy4

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 23, 2023

Modi arrived in the holy city of Mathura on Thursday to attend the 'Braj Raj Utsav' and take part in the 'Mirabai Janmotsav' event being celebrated to mark the 525th birth anniversary of the mystic poet and Lord Krishna devotee.

The Sant Mirabai Fest is scheduled to be celebrated for three days from November 23 to 25 during the Braj Raj Utsav. 

A dance drama based on the life of Mirabai will be performed at the Railway Ground Fair, with Prime Minister Modi in attendance on Thursday. 

Furthermore, a national seminar on Mirabai is slated to take place on Friday and Saturday at the Deendayal Upadhyay Auditorium on the Veterinary University campus. The event will see eminent scholars from the country speaking there. 

A screening of the 1979 film, 'Meera' starring Hema Malini is scheduled for Friday at Rupam Talkies to honour Mirabai's birth anniversary. Additionally, the 1947 film 'Meera' featuring Shubhalakshmi will also be showcased on Saturday. 

During his Mathura visit, Prime Minister Modi is expected to visit Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi and Banke Bihari Temple to offer prayers.

Ahead of PM's visit, the security was tightened in the city with deployment of 5 India Police Services officers, 30 Additional Superintendent of Police, 60 Deputy Superintendent of Police, 125 inspectors, and 1,500 police personnel from across the state.