Prof. S. Nanjundaiah (86), a resident of Kuvempunagar here, passed away yesterday. He leaves behind his wife, a daughter, a son and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be performed at Lalithadripura Veerashaiva Burial Grounds this evening.

Prof. Nanjundaiah had served as Kannada Professor in Maharaja’s College for over three decades.