Nagarajaiah (72), Warden of Yogi Narayana Balija Hostel at Saraswathipuram and a resident of Niveditha Nagar, passed away in the wee hours of today following a heart attack at a hospital in city.

He leaves behind his wife Ambuja, daughters Shruthi and Harshitha and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at the foot of Chamundi Hill this noon, according to family sources.