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Annapurna Devi Centenary: India Post Special Cover

16 March 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSAnnapurna DeviCentenary: IndiaPost Special Cover16 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India Post marked 100 years since the birth of Annapurna Devi by bringing out a special cover in Kolkata.

Key facts

  • Issuer: India Post; place of release: Kolkata.
  • Occasion: her birth centenary.
  • Field: Hindustani classical music, as a performer and a teacher.
  • Honour mentioned: the Padma Bhushan.
PointDetail
Person honouredAnnapurna Devi
TributeSpecial cover by India Post
CityKolkata
Known forHindustani classical music and teaching
Award namedPadma Bhushan

Significance

The cover recognises her role in Indian classical music, even though she lived away from public attention.

Exam angle

  • Issuing body: India Post; item: special cover.
  • Tribute subject: Annapurna Devi, Hindustani classical musician.
  • Award linked to her: Padma Bhushan.

Test yourself

1. Whose birth centenary did India Post mark with a special cover in Kolkata?

The cover honours Annapurna Devi.

2. Annapurna Devi was an exponent of which music tradition?

She was a Hindustani classical music exponent.

3. Which major honour was received by Annapurna Devi, according to the notes?

The notes name the Padma Bhushan.

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