3-day mourning in Karnataka after death of Shivakumara Swami
The Karnataka government has declared a three-day state mourning over the demise of the chief seer of Sree Siddaganga Mutt in Karnataka, Shivakumara Swami. "One day holiday for all schools, colleges and government offices will be observed," Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy said. Shivakumara Swami passed away at the age of 111 on Monday after a prolonged illness.