Prof. P. Nataraj (89), former Professor of Psychology at Maharani’s College, passed away at his residence in Gokulam this morning, following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife Meenakshi, son Rajeev, daughters Suchita Anand and Namratha and a host of relatives and friends.

Prof. Nataraj had written over 70 books on Psychology. He was treating patients for nearly 30 years free of cost at Srinivasa Mental Health Services which he had established at his home.

Last rites will be held tomorrow (July 31) afternoon at Chirashanthidhama in Gokulam here, according to family sources.