Mahant Narendra Giri's mortal remains given samadhi

Prayagraj (UP), Sep 22 (IANS) The mortal remains of Mahant Narendra Giri were placed in a 'samadhi' in the premises of the Baghambari Mutt on Wednesday, amidst chanting of mantras in the presence of scores of saints and seers.The 'samadhi' was placed under a lemon tree, as desired by the deceased saint.Mahant Narendra Giri, who had ended his life, allegedly by suicide on Monday evening, was placed in the 'samadhi' in a lying position and not in a sitting position, as is the custom.Earlier, the mortal remains of the Mahant were taken in a procession to Sangam for the last holy bath. A huge crowds turned out along the route to pay last respects to the seer.The autopsy of Narendra Giri was also done on Wednesday morning by a designated panel of five doctors. The report was sealed and the viscera has been preserved for further examination.Sources, however, said that the panel of doctors had confirmed death by hanging.
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