Final rites of Chennamma Deve Gowda at foothills of Ranganatha Swamy Betta at Mavinakere
The final rites for Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, are scheduled to take place with state honors at the foothills of Ranganatha Swamy Betta. Local authorities have implemented extensive security and crowd management measures for the event.
Why it matters
As the spouse of a former Prime Minister, the funeral is a significant event involving state-level protocol and public interest in Karnataka.
The final rites of Chennamma, wife of former Prime Minister H. D. Deve Gowda, will be held on Monday (July 20, 2026) on private land at the foothills of Ranganatha Swamy Betta at Mavinakere in Holenarasipur taluk, Hassan district.
The Hassan district administration has begun preparations for the final rites, as a large number of people from Hassan and neighbouring districts expected to gather to pay their last respects and attend the funeral. The State Government has announced that the final rites will be conducted with full State honours.
K. S. Lathakumari, Deputy Commissioner of Hassan, told The Hindu that the family had decided to conduct the final rites at the foothills of Ranganatha Swamy Betta. The rituals are expected to begin on Monday (July 20, 2026) afternoon.
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