Chennai, Oct 21 Leading jeweller Vummidi Ethiraj, who was instrumental in crafting the historic ‘Sengol’ died here on Wednesday.
He was 99.
He is survived by his three children Vijaya Bharathi, Uday Kumar Vummidi and Vijayendren Vummidi.
His wife Sumitra Vummidi predeceased him.
“With deep sorrow, we inform you of the sad demise of our beloved Shri Vummidi Ethiraj Garu on 21st October 2026,” the noted jeweller’s publicist said in a social media post.
“May we come together to honour his life, cherish his memories, and pray for his peaceful onward journey,” he added.
Vummudi Ethiraj, born on November 25, 1926, was the patriarch of the Vummidi family that owns 125-year-old Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Ethiraj.
(PTI News)
