World famous yoga guru B K S Iyengar passes away in Pune

One of the world's best-known yoga gurus, Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar, passed away here early this morning. He was 95 and was reportedly suffering from kidney-related problems.

Iyengar, a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan award, contributed significantly towards spreading yoga all over the world.

His body will be consigned to flames this afternoon at the Vaikunth Crematorium in Pune.