Nataraja (58), a resident of Agrahara and a priest and astrologer at the temple in Madiwala Swamy Mutt in Chamundipuram, passed away yesterday  in city. He leaves behind his brothers, sisters and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed this afternoon at the Veerashaiva-Lingayat Burial Grounds in Vidyaranyapuram here.