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India and music lovers all over the world celebrated the 4th death anniversary (or punya tithi) of the legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, commonly known as the Nightingale of India (Swar Kokila) and Bharat Ratna winner, on February 6, 2026. Lata ji died on February 6, 2022, in Mumbai when she was 92 because of COVID-19-related complications resulting in multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. Her death had led to two days of national mourning; flags were elevated at half-mast, and state honors were given at her funeral.

On her fourth anniversary, tributes were poured over her fourth anniversary on social media, news outlets, and even the culture sites to celebrate her everlasting legacy. Her voice changed generations, and it was demonstrated by fans' heartwarming posts, classic songs, and moving captions that took devotion, love, grief, hope, and grace over 30,000 songs in 36 languages.

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There was widespread sharing of reels and pictures on Instagram and Threads with captions such as "an eternal voice that created generations of Indian music, and her tunes were not confined by time, language, or emotion."

Cultural praises did not stop, but Swarnim Dharohar Lata Foundation made plans to commemorate her punya tithi by conducting cultural celebrations (such as the Lata Samman award) to honor her spirit through celebration of music in places like Raipur.

Blogs and fan bands continued to put tributes of the songs that she sang, such as the From Just One Movie series of her solos, keeping her classics alive.

People have been remembering her as a symbol of discipline, perseverance, and cultural harmony, and these were given with quotes and sand art-shaped tributes going round the internet.

No big event featured in Mumbai this year like the previous years' "Latanjali" or "Sangeetmay Baithak," but still the online reminiscence was tremendous; hits like "Lag Ja Gale," "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo," "Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya," and devotional bhajans trended. Her voice also serves as a point of consolation and gives hope to the future artists and comfort to millions.

Her absence is strongly missed, but her music lingers forever, as a true legend's does. On this punya tithi, the country once more lowered him/herself towards the lady who was a personification of the soul of Indian film and music.