S.S. Sadananda (95), retired Joint Director of Sericulture Department and a resident of Gokulam, passed away in the wee hours of today in city.

He leaves behind his wife Sumathi, four daughters, one son and a host of relatives and friends.

The body will be kept at his residence tomorrow (June 3) from 10 am to 1 pm followed by the last rites at the foot of Chamundi Hill.