D.N. Jagadeesh (63), Committee Member of Sri Ayappaswamy Temple, Nanjangud, passed away last night.

He leaves behind his wife Padmavathi, two sons, daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

Jagadeesh has been the Working Committee Member of the temple since 15 years and had worked for the establishment of the temple.

Last rites were held at the burial grounds near Lingabhattara Gudi here today.