The last rites of acharya Kishore Kunal, secretary of Patna's Mahavir Nyas Samiti and former IPS officer, were performed on monday at Kaunhara Ghat in hajipur with full Vedic rituals. His son Shyan Kunal lit the pyre. Thousands of people participated in his funeral procession and paid tribute, who became emotional remembering his personality and contribution to social service.
Last rites at Kaunhara Ghat in hajipur
After that, the funeral procession of acharya Kishore Kunal started from his residence 'Syan Nilayam' in Kurji, patna at nine in the morning. The funeral procession started from Kurji and reached Kaunhara Ghat in hajipur via Gaushala Road, Sadakat Ashram, Rajiv Nagar, Atal Path and Mahavir temple at patna Junction via gandhi Maidan, Marine Drive, Gaighat, gandhi Setu.
Earlier, tributes were paid to his mortal remains at the Mahavir temple in patna, where a large number of dignitaries and common people arrived to bid him a final farewell. Doctors and staff of hospitals associated with the Mahavir Mandir Trust, teachers of patna University, students and his close associates joined the funeral procession. At the same time, many eminent personalities including leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, Mokama's bahubali former mla Anant Singh had reached his residence late at night to pay tribute.
An invaluable legacy for indian society
The works of social service, temple construction and preservation of religious texts done in the life of acharya Kishore Kunal will always be remembered. He breathed his last at the age of 74, let us tell you that acharya Kishore Kunal promoted social service and religious activities through the Mahavir Mandir Trust of Patna. He made a significant contribution in the field of health and welfare by establishing institutions like Mahavir cancer Institute and Mahavir Vatsalya Sansthan. He not only empowered religious institutions materially, but also made efforts for social upliftment. After his departure, his works are an invaluable legacy for the indian society and will continue to be a source of inspiration.
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