Chennai, Oct. 21 -- Renowned master jeweller and craftsman Vummidi Ethiraj, who was widely celebrated for crafting the historic Sengol (ceremonial sceptre) presented to India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, in 1947, passed away here at the age of 99 dueto old age, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P.Radhakrishnan and Tamil Nadu Governor R.V.Arlekar condoling his death.
His wife Sumitra Vummidi predeceased him. He was survived by three sons Vijaya Bharathi, Uday Kumar Vummidi and Vijayendren Vummidi, grand children and great grand children.
His family said "with deep sorrow, we inform you of the sad demise of our beloved Shri Vummidi Ethiraj Garu on 21st October 2026.
We request all family members to gather at ...