Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Rs 300-cr memorial for Chennamma announced
The family of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda is building a big memorial for his wife, Chennamma, in Hassan district.
They are spending Rs 300 crore to turn 24 acres into a beautiful garden that will be a place for peace and learning about family values.
The land is being bought from farmers, and the memorial will be a symbol of love and harmony.
The official announcement will be made during the 11th-day rituals.
The family of H D Deve Gowda plans to build a Rs 300-crore memorial for Chennamma in Hassan district.
The memorial will be developed as a Garden of Peace promoting communal harmony and universal human values.
The project will transform 24 acres into a landscaped memorial complex with renowned architects involved.
Land acquisition is underway, with farmers selling plantations and paddy fields at premium prices.
The memorial aims to be a major heritage and tourist destination focusing on family values and social harmony.
- Who
- Family of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda
- What
- Development of a grand memorial and Garden of Peace
- When
- Announcement during the 11th-day rituals
- Where
- Mavinakere village, Holenarasipura taluk, Hassan district
- Why
- To preserve Chennamma's legacy and promote communal harmony
Family's Perspective
Farmers' Perspective
Land Acquisition
Family's Perspective
The family is committed to preserving Chennamma's legacy and creating a symbol of communal harmony.
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers are selling their land at premium prices for coconut and arecanut plantations and paddy fields.
- Location
- Mavinakere village, Holenarasipura taluk, Hassan district
- Cost
- Rs 300 crore
- Architects
- Renowned architects
- Land Area
- 24 acres
- Land Acquisition
- Coconut and arecanut plantations at Rs 2.25 lakh per gunta, paddy fields at Rs 1.50 lakh per gunta
- Announcement
- During the 11th-day rituals