The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman released a special commemorative coin on Paramahansa Yogananda to mark his 125th birth anniversary here yesterday.

Speaking on the occasion, the Finance Minister said this moment is big honour for her. She said that the Paramahansa Yogananda was great son of India, who became so recognised globally. His penetrating sharp eyes are full of divine force, she said. The importance lies in his universal message of bringing harmony among mankind and making it so acceptable globally even when communications modes were limited, She added. India feels very strongly about this great son of the Universe who brought in harmony to all our hearts & minds, the Finance Minister further added.

On the occasion, Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Thakur , Secretary Ministry of Culture Shri Arun Goel, Swami Vishwananda Giri , Swami Smaranananda Giri and other monks & devotees were also present .

Commemorative coin release honours Paramahansa Yogananda, marking state recognition of his universal message and cultural legacy. Release of a special commemorative coin to honour Paramahansa Yogananda, issued by the Union Finance Ministry to mark his 125th birth anniversary. The release constitutes a formal government issuance recognising Yogananda's international stature and promoting his message of harmony and spiritual legacy, presented by the Union Finance Minister and attended by government and religious representatives.