Mortal remains of Mahant Giri taken out on 'nagar yatra' before ‘samadhi’

The procession was taken to Prayagraj’s ‘Sangam’ for the last holy bath. A huge crowd turned out along the route to pay last respects to the seer.

Prayagraj: The The mortal remains of deceased Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP) president, Mahant Narendra Giri, was taken out on a ‘nagar yatra’ (procession) in Prayagraj city on Wednesday (September 22).

The procession was taken to Prayagraj’s ‘Sangam’ for the last holy bath. A huge crowd turned out along the route to pay last respects to the seer.

All educational institutions and commercial establishments in the city remained closed as a mark of respect to the departed saint.