Published 11:27 IST, December 29th 2019

Pejawar Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passes away; PM Modi, HM Amit Shah pay tribute

Paying his tribute to Pejawar Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is the guiding light who remains in the heart

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Paying his tribute to Pejawar Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is guiding light who remains in heart of lakhs of people. Pejawar Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passed away on Sunday morning at of 88 due to illness. He was mitted to KMC Hospital on December 20 after he developed breathing difficulties and was in Intensive Care Unit ever since. Acting upon his wish, seer was shifted to Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt and treatment was supposed to continue re.

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Prime Minister also said that Swami Vishwesha Teertha was a powerhouse of service and spirituality. He dded that he considers himself blessed to have got many opportunities to learn from him. He recalled his recent meeting with Swami Vishwesha Teertha and extended condolences to his followers. 

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Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his tributes to Swami Vishwesha Teertha. Taking to Twitter, he said that he is deeply pained to learn about his demise. He ded that Swami was epitome of humanity, kindness and kwledge. He also said that he was endless source of positivity. 

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Pejawar Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passes away, 3-day mourning period anunced

11:27 IST, December 29th 2019