Spiritual guru Kalki Bhagavan laid to rest in Andhra Pradesh
Spiritual guru Kalki Bhagavan has been laid to rest in Tirupati district following his death on September 29. The government honored the leader with a funeral featuring state honors.
Why it matters
The involvement of state officials in the funeral of a prominent spiritual leader highlights the intersection of religious influence and regional governance in India.
The mortal remains of spiritual guru Kalki Bhagavan were laid to rest on the premises of ‘Ekam – The Oneness Temple’, at Bathalavallam village of Varadaiahpalem mandal in Tirupati district on Friday.
Kalki Bhagavan, formerly known as Vijay Kumar Naidu, breathed his last in Chennai on September 29. The government decided to accord him a funeral with State honours.
Minister for Endowments Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, as State representative, placed a wreath on the mortal remains of Kalki Bhagavan and paid tributes. He also conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family members.
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