MYSURU: The last rites of renowned Kannada novelist and philosopher S L Bhyrappa were conducted on Friday at the crematorium at the foot of the Chamundi Hills with full state honours. Central and state ministers, among other dignitaries, paid their last respects.

Earlier, the mortal remains of Bhyrappa were taken to his residence in Kuvempunagar where religious rituals were performed. Bhyrappa’s family, including his adopted daughter Sahana Vijayakumar, friends and admirers had gathered at his residence to pay their final respects.

Dr Lakshminarayan, who treated Bhyrappa, remembered him as a passionate literature lover who always discussed books and ideas. As the last rites were conducted, chants ‘Bhyrappa Amar Rahe’ (May Bhyrappa live forever) rent the air.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

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