Acharya of Nimbarkacharya Peeth dead

The Acharya of Nimbarkacharya Peeth Salemabad-Ajmer Shriji Maharaj died today in Kishangarh hospital in Ajmer.

He was 96.

His funeral will be conducted tomorrow. Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, VHP condoled his death.

Raje said he was famous in not only Nimbark Sampraday but in the religious world. He strengthened social harmony and worked for the welfare of humanity. His death has created a void in the religious world, she said.

VHP also condoled his death.