Swami Prakashananda, Former Head of Sivagiri Mutt, Dies At 99
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were among those who condoled the death of Swami Prakashananda.
Former chief of Sivagiri Mutt and one of the oldest spiritual leaders of the state, Swami Prakashananda died of age-related ailments, mutt sources said on Wednesday. He was 99. The saint-scholar breathed his last at the Sree Narayana Mission Hospital here, they said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan were among those who condoled the demise of the spiritual leader.In his condolence message, PM Modi hailed Swami Prakashananda as a beacon of knowledge and spirituality. "Swami Prakashananda Ji was a beacon of knowledge and spirituality. His selfless deeds of service empowered the poorest of the poor. He took the lead in popularising the noble thoughts ofSree Narayana Guru. Pained by his demise. Om Shanti," he tweeted.More Related News