UTTARKASHI: Swami Sundaranand, a renowned photographer, yogi and author, died at a private hospital in Dehradun on Wednesday night. He was 96, and was reportedly suffering from age related issues.
Final rituals of Sundaranand will be held at his Gangotri based ashram on Friday, sources said.
"After recovering from Covid-19 in October, Swami Sundaranand was staying in Dehradun.
A few days ago he fell sick and later passed away during treatment," Dr Ashok Luthra said.
Sundaranand's disciple Amod Panwar said, "The passing away of Swami Sundaranand has left everyone in pain. He was a photographer, mountaineer and author, and devoted nearly 60 years of his life towards conservation of the Himalayas and the Ganga."