T. Rajendra Bhagavat (86), Pioneer of the poultry Industry of Mysuru and a resident of Bogadi, passed away yesterday.

He leaves behind his wife Vijayalakshmi, son Sridhar Kumar Bhagavat, daughters Varalakshmi and Girija, daughter-in-law Sheshu, sons-in-law Ananthram and Kashinath, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at Muktidhama in Vijayanagar 4th Stage here this afternoon.

A philanthropist par excellence, he was the President of Vasavi Shantidhama Old Age Home. He was also a Past Member of Rotary Mysore for several decades.