Mysore/Mysuru: B.S. Srikantaiah (90), former Principal and Headmaster of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala at Yadavagiri, passed away in the wee hours of today in city. He was ailing since a few days.

His wife had predeceased him and he was residing in the quarters of Sri Ramakrishna Vidyashala.

Srikantaiah had been serving the institution ever since the Vidyashala was established in 1953 and continued to serve the institution even after his retirement, in the capacity of the Co-ordinator.

Last rites were held in Mysuru today, according to sources.