Shivak­umara Swami was the head of the Siddag­anga monast­ery and a leader of the Lingay­at commun­ityNEW DELHI: A 111-year-old Indian monk popularly known as the “walking god” died on Monday, drawing thousands of followers to his monastery in a southern Indian town. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Swami had devoted his life to helping people deal with poverty, hunger and injustice. “Prayers and solidarity with his countless devotees spread all across the world,” Modi tweeted. His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu lived for the people, especially the poor and vulnerable. Prayers and solidarity with his countless devotees spread all across the world.

Source: The Express Tribune January 21, 2019 12:00 UTC