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Who Was Vummidi Ethiraj? Jeweller Behind Historic Sengol Dies At 99

Vummidi Ethiraj, a veteran jeweller and artisan associated with the creation of India's historic Sengol, died in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday at the age of 99. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan expressed grief over his demise, remembering his contribution to preserving India's cultural heritage. Ethiraj was the patriarch of the Vummidi family, which owns…

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