Shiroor seer Lakshmivara Teertha dies in hospital after food ‘poisoning’

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July 19, 2018

Udupi, Jul 19: Sri Lakshmivara Teertha Swami, the chief pontiff of Shiroor Mutt, one of the prestigious Ashta (eight) Mutts, breathed his last today morning at a private hospital, here.

The 55-year-old was the 30th pontiff of the mutt. He was initiated at the age of 8 years in June 1971.

It is learnt that was admitted to KMC Hospital in Manipal yesterday following food poisoning and his condition was said to be serious. His followers suspect that it might be a case of murder.

The seer had faced the wrath of many swamijis after a video wherein he was seen speaking about corruption, immoral activities and murder in the mutt went viral. However, the seer had called it a fake video. In March, an emergency meeting of seers of the Ashta mutts of Udupi decided to take action against Lakshmivara Teertha Seer for his allegations against them.

The seer grabbed attention after he had announced that he would contest as an Independent candidate or from the BJP, if given a ticket, from Udupi Assembly constituency in the recently concluded Karnataka assembly elections. However, he was forced to withdraw his nomination. 

The seer was in the news recently over the issue of the idol of presiding deity of his Mutt. He had given the idol to Eshapriya Theertha Swami, junior seer of Admar Mutt, a few months ago, as he fell sick.  After his recovery, Lakshmivara Theertha sought the idol back. But the seers of six of the eight Mutts refused to hand over the idol and asked him to appoint a junior seer instead. But Lakshmivara Theertha did not accept the condition and even threatened to file a criminal case on the issue.

Lakshmivara Theertha ascended the Paryaya peeta for the third time in 2010, after 1978-80 and 1994-96. The seer had a keen interest in swimming, collecting antiques, and playing musical instruments.

Also Read: 

Shiroor seer was facing life threat; he had discussed about scams in mutt: Advocate

Shiroor seer’s death: Doctors suspect ‘poisoning’; brother alleges murder

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MK
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Thursday, 19 Jul 2018

The hindus are ignorant of their own religion and they are backing the DECIEVERS cos of their IGNORANCE of their own religion... Wake up and recognize the real culprits who are decieving your own religion.

rameeztk
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Thursday, 19 Jul 2018

Yes ... it was Swami Agnivesh yesterday.. and Its Swami lakshmivara today...  They started targetting good seers who knows humanity..

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July 12,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 12: The Expert Committee set up by the District authorities to inquire into death due to Covid-19 in Dakshina Kannada district declared that the death was due to patients late reporting to the hospitals and severe co-morbidities.

''Many were scared to visit the hospitals for treatment. Any patient suffering from fever, cold should stop self-medication and seek the advice of doctors. From what we have observed, the mortality was among patients who reported late to hospitals. Many had ignored symptoms assuming it to be a common cold,'' Expert Committee members Dr Hansraj Alva and Dr Muralidhar Yadiyal told mediapersons on Saturday night.

Wenlock Hospital Superintendent Dr Sadashiv said of the 38 deaths reported in the District, the expert committee had analysed 35 deaths. 9 persons who died are below 50 years old, 10 are in the age group of 50 to 60 years, 11 in the age group of 60 to 70 and five in the age group of above 70 years.

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July 6,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 6: Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh has rubbished the social media rumours about lockdown in the district from July 8 to 25.

The Viral Rumour

A false message which is going viral on social media including WhatsApp claims that several organisations in Dakshina Kannada in a meeting have unanimously decided observe lockdown from July 8 to July 25. During this period essential services will be available only till 1 p.m.

DC’s clarification

“Don’t believe in such false rumours. Currently the lockdown is from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Every Sunday there will be total lockdown till August 2. People should continue to maintain social distance and follow all the guidelines to prevent the spread of covid-19,” said the deputy commissioner.

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February 27,2020

Yadgir, Feb 27: A four-year-old girl and her four-month-old sibling died after consuming pesticide mistaking it to juice at Kodal village in Vadagera taluk of Yadgir district on Wednesday.

After noticing her daughters lying lifeless, mother Shehnaz attempted suicide by consuming poison.

Khairunna (4) mistook pesticide for juice and consumed it while her mother was busy doing household chores. She also reportedly made her four-month-old sister drink. 

Upon seeing the siblings lying lifeless, Shehnaz, fearing her husband and mother-in-law, attempted suicide by consuming poison.

All three were rushed to Yadgir district hospital. The siblings died while their mother is battling for her life.

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