Mangaluru: The last rites of Jnanayogi Shri Siddheshwar Swamiji of Sri Jnanayogashrama, who passed away on Monday, were held with full state honours on Tuesday.
The 82-year-old seer who was suffering from age-related ailments for a few days passed away on Monday evening.
The mortal remains of the seer were placed for the public to pay respect at Ashram and later at Sainik School. He was cremated in the Math premises in the presence of seers and political leaders.
Thousands of devotees from Karnataka and also bordering villages of Maharashtra thronged to pay homage to the seer who was known for his sermons and simplicity of life.
Seers of various Maths and politicians led by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai paid last respects to the seer. Leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and former AICC president Rahul Gandhi condoled the death of Swamiji.
According to sources, the seer had made it clear that his mortal remains should be cremated and no memorial should be constructed.
A soft-spoken Seer with a simple appearance, Swamiji enjoyed great love and respect among the devotees. He was famous for his discourses in Kannada, English, and Marathi.
People were used to eagerly attend his sermons. They found solace in the sermons when he addressed the topics related to the common man. He would explain even the complicated matters of the scripts in an easily understandable language.
Swamiji used to visit the rural areas of the region and the number of devotees who visited him when he was unwell was a testimony for the love and affection he enjoyed.
At the very young age of 14, Swamiji got his spiritual calling and became the disciple of Shri Mallikarjuna Swamiji.
