MS Subbulakshmi, who had performed at the world body 50 years ago was honoured by the UN Postal Administration as postal stamps were released on Sunday (October 1).

According to reports, the stamp was released at a special ceremony at the UN headquarters to mark India's ratification of the historic Paris climate deal. It was attended by several dignitaries who hailed the country's move to combat global warming. The event also was graced by the presence of several dignitaries.



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Sudha Raghunathan concluded the ceremony with a soulful rendition of Subbulakshmi's music as well as of Gandhi's beloved Ram Dhun.



Interestingly, Sudha Raghunathan performed songs in seven languages, including Bengali, and received a standing ovation from the audience. The first stamp was presented to Ragunathan to honour her performance at the UN.

Subbulakshmi, the first ever musician to be awarded Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, was invited by the then UN Secretary General Late U Thant to perform at the General Assembly in October 1966, becoming the first Indian to perform there.

The Indian mission here had also organised a photo exhibition in August at the world body's headquarters to commemorate Subbulakshmi's birth centenary which fell on September 16.