Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today expressed grief over the demise of the 45th pontiff of Sri Ahobila Mutt, Narayana Yadindra Mahadesigan, who passed away at Srirangam.
Jayalalithaa paid rich tributes to him saying he had travelled all over India to spread spiritualism after assuming charge in 1992 and had energised the disciples.
"I extend my sympathies and deep condolences to the members of the Ahobila mutt and his disciples," she said in a statement.
The 87-year-old pontiff died last night after prolonged illness.
