Giant 40-foot veena installed in Ayodhya as tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

The inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya will be held in presence of some of her family members

September 28, 2022

Ayodhya to have ‘Lata Mangeshkar chowk’

As a mark of tribute to legendary singer Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, a 40-foot veena, weighing 14 tonnes, has been installed in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. This 28th September is her 93rd birth anniversary. A cultural event has been organized at the Ram Katha Park in the city and an exhibition based on the life of the singer is also on display.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said to virtually attend the inauguration. Besides, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy will also be present at the event to which religious and political leaders have been invited.

The Veena is a symbol of the musical instrument of Maa Saraswati and has been installed at a prominent intersection named Lata Mangeshkar Chowk, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today.

PM Modi shared a special bond with Lata Mangeshkar. Earlier, PM Modi remembered Lata Mangeshkar and tweeted, “Remembering Lata Didi on her birth anniversary. There is so much that I recall…the innumerable interactions in which she would shower so much affection. I am glad that today, a Chowk in Ayodhya will be named after her. It is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest Indian icons.”

Remembering Lata Didi on her birth anniversary. There is so much that I recall…the innumerable interactions in which she would shower so much affection. I am glad that today, a Chowk in Ayodhya will be named after her. It is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest Indian icons.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2022