Pejavara Mutt chief Vishwesha Teertha Swami passed away in the early hours on Sunday, December 29. The seer passed away after battling from serious ailment from a long time. The Pejavara mutt is one among the ‘Ashta’ Mutts of Udupi, Karnataka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his condolence. He tweeted after the 88-year-old pontiff’s death., “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.” As per reports, the seer had been in the intensive care unit since he was hospitalised on December 20 after developing breathing difficulties. The pontiff’s mortal remains will be kept at Ajjarakadu Mahatma Gandhi Maidan for 3 hours on Sunday, where he’ll be given state honours.
