Narayan Murthy (78), well-known hotelier, passed away yesterday at his residence here. He leaves behind his wife, daughter Shilpa Prasanna (former President of Inner Wheel Club of Mysore), son-in-law Guru Prasanna (owner of Arya Bhavan Hotel), grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at Burial Grounds on the banks of Kapila River yesterday.