Amruthananda Saraswathi (81), popularly known as Devipuram Guruji, passed away on Saturday evening at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.
A renowned nuclear scientist, Swami Amruthananda took to spirituality and constructed a ‘Sri Chakra Maha Meruvu’ at Devipuram, where he settled down after renouncing his profession.
He was instrumental in motivating and guiding the youth of the village in rendering service to the needy.
He is survived by his wife Annapurna and three daughters.
His body will be kept at the ashram to enable the devotees to pay their last respects. The final rites will be performed on Sunday.
