Chamarajanagar: Sri Mahadeva Swamiji (65), Seer of Sri Siddamalleshwara Mutt at Rechamballi in the taluk, passed away yesterday.

A native of Muddahalli village in Nanjangud taluk, Mahadeva Swamiji began to involve himself in religious and social activities after he took over the administration of Srimutt.

As a singer, the Swamiji used to sing Nijaguna Kaivalya Padagalu fluently besides involving himself in agricultural activities.

The body of the Seer was kept at Rechamballi Mutt and the last rites will be held today, according to the devotees of the Mutt.