Udupi: Pejawar Mutt Seer Vishvesha Thirtha Swamiji Passes Away At 88 

Vishvesha Thirtha Swamiji, the chief of Pejawar Mutt, passed away in Udupi on Sunday (29 December), reports India Today.

Swamiji, who was 88-years-old, was admitted to the Kasturba Hospital in Manipal for the treatment of extensive pneumonia on 20 December.

Honouring his wish, he was later shifted to the Pejawar Mutt in Udupi on Sunday morning on ventilator after his health conditions worsened on Saturday.

As per reports, former Union Minister Uma Bharti arrived at Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt early morning today to see the Seer.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa issued his condolence over the demise of the seer and said, “May Lord Krishna grant salvation to his soul. I would pray for the devotees to give them the strength to overcome their pain.”

Karnataka government has also announced three-day mourning following swamiji’s demise.

Udupi MLA K Raghupati Bhat reportedly said that Swamiji passed away today at 9:30 am and further added, “His mortal remains will be kept at Ajjarakadu Mahatma Gandhi Maidan for 3 hours today, where he'll be given state honours. CM BS Yediyurappa will be coming there.”

Bhat added, “Later today, his mortal remains will be taken to Bengaluru. Several national leaders will be coming to pay last tributes to Swamiji at the National College grounds in Bengaluru. Last rites will be performed at around 7 pm at Vidyapeetha.”