Siddalingashree, the 76-year-old seer of Chakrabhavi Marulasiddeshwara Jangama Mutt in Magadi taluk of Bengaluru South district, died after a long illness. His death has saddened devotees, followers and people associated with the mutt.
Siddalingashree was in health trouble for the past two years, the mutt said. His condition was serious, and he was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for treatment. But his condition did not improve, and he died on Tuesday after treatment was unsuccessful.
The news of the seer's death has caused a lot of mourning at Chakrabhavi Marulasiddeshwara Jangama Mutt. Siddalingashree was associated with the religious institution and had followers in the vicinity of the place. Devotees and members of the community are expected to visit the mutt to pay their last respects.
Siddalingashree's last darshan is arranged at the mutt premises for the general public to attend. Devotees, followers and the public will be able to pay their last respects to the seer before the final rites are performed.
According to mutt sources, the final rites will be performed at around 4 pm on Tuesday in accordance with Veerashaiva Lingayat traditions. Preparations for the ceremony are being made at the mutt premises.
Siddalingashree's death means that a respected spiritual figure associated with Chakrabhavi Marulasiddeshwara Jangama Mutt has been lost. His followers are expected to come to the mutt to join and pay tribute.
The Veerashaiva Lingayat community has distinct traditions for the final rites of spiritual leaders and seers. Siddalingashree's ceremony will also be performed as per these customs, and devotees and members of the mutt community will be present.
Siddalingashree had been in treatment for nearly two years due to his health condition. His long illness had kept him away from daily work, and his death has brought grief to the people who knew him and who followed him.
The mutt authorities have made arrangements so that devotees can pay their respects peacefully before the final ceremony. Details on the religious rituals and arrangements are expected to be announced by the mutt authorities.
