Vummidi Ethiraj Demise

October 23 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 13 0

Vummidi Ethiraj, a key craftsman involved in making the historic Sengol, died in Chennai at the age of 99.
Ethiraj was involved in crafting the gold-plated silver Sengol in 1947, which symbolised the transfer of power from British rule to independent India.
On the night of August 14, 1947, the Sengol was presented to Jawaharlal Nehru by priests from Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam, Tamil Nadu.
The Sengol was crafted by Vummidi Jewellers, a jewellery firm with a history of over 125 years.
On May 28, 2023, Prime Minister ceremonially installed the Sengol in the new Parliament building.