{
  "id": 292565,
  "title": "Large gathering marks post-funeral ceremony of Chennamma Deve Gowda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/large-gathering-marks-post-funeral-ceremony-of-chennamma-deve-gowda",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T03:57:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/large-gathering-marks-post-funeral-ceremony-of-chennamma-deve-gowda/article71285951.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A significant congregation gathered for the 11th-day ceremony of Chennamma Deve Gowda, the widow of the former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, in Mavinakere, Holenarasipur taluk, on Thursday. The beloved wife of the late Prime Minister departed on July 18, and the final rites took place at the base of Mavinakere Ranganatha Swamy Betta on July 20. The former Prime Minister's family had meticulously planned the event, which saw a massive turnout of supporters and relatives. The road linking Holenarasipur and Hassan became congested as numerous family members and followers participated. Notable figures present included H.D. Kumaraswamy, H.D. Revanna, V. Somanna, D.V. Sadananda Gowda, B.Y. Vijayendra, C.T. Ravi, Ashwathnarayana, and C.M. Ibrahim. The Deve Gowda family members administered the rituals, with Mr. Kumaraswamy expressing gratitude to the attendees and the seers who attended the program, promising condolences to all. Hassan district police ensured a secure environment for the event, and the family provided meals for the participants.",
  "summary": "The Hindu reports that hundreds gathered for the 11th-day ceremony of Chennamma Deve Gowda, the wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, held at Mavinakere in Holenarasipur taluk on Thursday. The final rites were conducted at the foothills of Mavinakere Ranganatha Swamy Betta on July 20 following her passing on July 18. Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister V. Somanna, and other family members participated in the rituals. The event saw heavy traffic on the road connecting Holenarasipur and Hassan, with various dignitaries and family members in attendance.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}