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"नाम गुम जायेगा, चेहरा ये बदल जायेगा, मेरी आवाज़ ही, पहचान है… गर याद रहे": On the occasion of birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, CM Yogi inaugurated Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya, 40-foot-long veena, weighing 14 tons installed in square

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the inauguration of the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya is a ‘fitting tribute to one of the greatest Indian icons
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Lata Mangeshkar Birth Anniversary 2022: CM Yogi inaugurated Lata Mangeshkar Chowk
Lata Mangeshkar Birth Anniversary 2022: CM Yogi inaugurated Lata Mangeshkar Chowk

Lata Mangeshkar Birth Anniversary 2022: Lata Mangeshkar was born on September 28, 1929. Lata Mangeshkar died on February 6 this year in a Mumbai hospital. Today is the 93rd birthday (birth anniversary) of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, and Lata Mangeshkar chowk was inaugurated today by Chief Minister Yogi.

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi said that he is happy that today a square in Ayodhya is named after her. It is one of the fitting tributes to one of the greatest Indian icons.

Today is the 93rd birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar. PM Modi remembered Lata didi in a special way. PM Modi said that there are many things that I remember. Countless conversations in which so much affection was poured out on him. At the same time, he said that I am happy that today a square in Ayodhya bears his name. It is one of the fitting tributes to one of the greatest Indian icons.

On the occasion of the 93rd birth anniversary of Lata Mangeshkar, CM Yogi inaugurated Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. On this occasion, a video message from Prime Minister Modi was also narrated through a live stream. A 40-foot-long veena, weighing 14 tons, has been installed in this Ayodhya square.

From today, the Nayaghat bound Ramnagari intersection will now be known as Lata Mangeshkar Chauraha. All the guests at the opening ceremony of this intersection arrive at the main venue of Ramkatha Park. Where tribute was paid to Lata ji. After this, Lata’s nephew, Adinath Mangeshkar, and her daughter-in-law, Krishna Mangeshkar, were welcomed. In the course of the program, Lata anthems were introduced by the eminent singer Savani Ravindra Maharashtra. A short film showing the construction of Lata Mangeshkar Chowk was also screened.

Noida-based architect Ranjan Mohanti has designed the Lata Mangeshkar Chowk. A 40-ft-long and 12-metre-high classical Indian instrument Veena, weighing 14 tonnes, has been installed at the intersection. The Veena has been designed by master sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, who designed the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue, in Gujarat.

Initially, saints of Ayodhya had opposed renaming an Ayodya crossing in the name of Lata Mangeshkar. Instead, they wanted the famous Naya Ghat crossing to be renamed after Jagatguru Ramanandacharya.

However, saints agreed after the chief minister assured them to rename other places and roads in Ayodhya in the name of famous seers.

Lata Mangeshkar Chowk Specialties

  1. Lata Mangeshkar Chowk was built with 7.9 million rupees.
  2. Lata Mangeshkar Bhajans will resound in Smriti Chowk.
  3. Veena South of Mother Sharda will be the identity of Empress Chowk.
  4. Veena’s length is 10.8 m and height is 12 m.
  5. 70 people dedicated to the elaboration of the 14-tonne veena.
  6. Veena is made in a month in bronze and stainless steel.
  7. Ram Sutar, winner of the Padma award, has designed the Veena.
  8. Along with the Veena, other classical instruments are also on display.
  9. The life and personality of Lata Ji are depicted in the square.
References:

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