Governor pays tribute to Guru Bangaru Adigalar in Chengalpattu

Chengalpattu (ANI): Guru Bangaru Adigalara was a renowned spiritual guru who received India’s third highest civilian award, the Padma Shri. He passed away at the age of 82.

Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor (LG) Tamilisai Soundarraja on Thursday paid tribute to Guru Bangaru Adigalar on his demise in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu.
“I respect Amma Bangaru Adigalar for her revolutionary ideas. He used to make all the women perform puja in the temple and he used to organize free medical camps every Sunday. So as a student, I used to come to this temple to participate in healing.” Camp, to serve”, the Telangana Governor said while speaking to ANI.
He said, “Our Prime Minister met him and he was honored with Padma Shri. I pray to God to give his devotees the strength to bear this loss.”
Guru Bangaru Adigalara was a renowned spiritual guru who received the Padma Shri, India’s third highest civilian award.
She was known as ‘Amma’ in Tamil Nadu.

‘Amma’ means ‘mother’ in Tamil.
He died at the age of 82.
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over his demise.
On ‘X’, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Bangaru Adigalar ji. His life rich with spirituality and compassion will always be a guiding light for many. Through his tireless service to humanity and emphasis on education he sowed the seeds of hope and knowledge in the lives of many.”
“His work will continue to inspire and guide generations,” he said. Condolences to his family and fans. om Shanti.”
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi also condoled the demise of Guru Bangaru.

“Deeply saddened by the demise of ‘Amma’ Bangaru Adigalar. A highly evolved soul and a great spiritual teacher. His contribution to education, healthcare and social reforms will continue to inspire us. My heartfelt condolences to his family and followers. Om Shanti”, Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan said in an ‘X’ post quoting the Governor. (ANI)