Uduppi: Udupi MLA K Raghupati Bhat on Sunday said that the last rites of Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami will be performed at 7 pm today evening at Vidyapeeth. Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami ji passed away at 9:30 am today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Sri Vishwesha Teertha Swamiji of the Sri Pejawar Math in Udupi in Karnataka, hailing him as a powerhouse of service and spirituality.
“His mortal remains will be kept at Ajjarakadu Mahatma Gandhi Maidan for three hours today, where he will be given state honours. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will also pay a visit,” Bhat said while speaking to reporters here. He also stated that Pejavara Mutt seer’s mortal remains will be kept for the public to pay its final tributes in Bengaluru, before being cremated at the evening.
Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passed away on Sunday following a brief illness.
“Udupi will remain in the hearts and minds of lakhs of people for whom he was always a guiding light. A powerhouse of service and spirituality, he continuously worked for a more just and compassionate society. Om Shanti,” Modi tweeted.
“I consider myself blessed to have got many opportunities to learn from Sri Vishvesha Teertha Swamiji. Our recent meeting, on the pious day of Guru Purnima was also a memorable one. His impeccable knowledge always stood out. My thoughts are with his countless followers,” the Prime Minister said.
Earlier on Saturday, he was admitted to Kasturba Hospital after his condition became critical. Later he was transferred back to Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt with ventilator support. Since morning special prayers were also held for the recovery of Teertha Swami.
Apart from being a revered spiritual leader, Teertha Swami was also well known for his social and educational work.
He was also active in Ram Janam Bhoomi movement and was a vocal supporter of cow protection campaign. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has also condoled the demise of the Vishwesha Teertha Swami.
“May Lord Krishna grant salvation to his soul. I would pray for the devotees to give them the strength to overcome their pain,” the Chief Minister said in a statement.
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