128-year-old Yoga Guru's Last Rites To Be Held With State Honors
The final rites of 128-year-old yoga guru Baba Shivanand will be performed at Varanasi's Harishchandra Ghat with state honors, resolving a dispute between followers seeking a samadhi and officials insisting on cremation. The Padma Shri awardee, who passed away Saturday, drew devotees nationwide. While disciples push for burial, authorities prepare for Monday evening cremation.