Large gathering marks post-funeral ceremony of Chennamma Deve Gowda
A large gathering of political figures and followers attended the 11th-day post-funeral ceremony for Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. The event took place in Hassan district with significant security and logistical arrangements.
Why it matters
The event underscores the political influence and social standing of the Deve Gowda family in Karnataka politics.
Hundreds of people from Hassan and neighbouring districts attended the 11th-day ceremony of Chennamma Deve Gowda, wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, held at Mavinakere in Holenarasipur taluk on Thursday.
Chennamma Deve Gowda passed away in a hospital on July 18, and the final rites were held at the foothills of Mavinakere Ranganatha Swamy Betta on July 20. Family members of the former Prime Minister had made elaborate arrangements for the 11th-day ceremony.
The road connecting Holenarasipur and Hassan witnessed heavy traffic as followers and relatives of the Deve Gowda family participated in large numbers. Former Chief Minister and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, former Minister H.D. Revanna, and other family members conducted the rituals.
Mr. Kumaraswamy thanked the people and the seers who participated in the programme and conveyed their condolences.
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