The melody queen of India, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar, is fondly remembered nationwide on her second punyatithi. Chiefs of UP and Uttarakhand, union ministers, and BJP stalwarts shared heartfelt messages online, saluting her lifelong sadhana that blended art with national pride.
Yogi Adityanath’s tribute on X captured essence: ‘Swar Kokila who globalized Indian music through divine vocals. Her commitment is art’s priceless heirloom, ever vibrant in hearts.’
Pushkar Singh Dhami added, ‘She gave global identity to Indian music art. Her sadhana emotionalized listeners and honored our culture worldwide.’
Dharmendra Pradhan’s note was profound: ‘Her voice fused devotion, love for country, mercy—touching all eras. As music, sanskar, sadhana, she remains immortal in memories.’
Keshav Maurya’s words painted her as Saraswati’s true follower, breathing soul into music via patriotic and humane ragas that pierced hearts across generations.
Ravi Kishan reiterated her world-stage elevation, and Pankaj Chaudhary promised her suroli awaaz would melodify existence forever.
Lata Mangeshkar’s repertoire, spanning thousands of songs, transcended borders, earning her the highest honors. Her 2022 passing at 92 marked an end of an epoch, yet her influence persists in policy tributes and public adoration. This punyatithi reaffirms why she remains India’s cultural ambassador eternal.