<p>Chitugu Malleshwar Mahasamsthana’s Jnanabhaskar Swami was found dead mysteriously inside a bathroom at Chitugu Malleshwar temple on Thursday morning. </p>.<p>The 75-year-old pontiff was one of the 63 pontiffs of the Vishwakarma community.</p>.<p>It is not known whether the pontiff came in contact with electricity while using the heater. There could be other factors for the mysterious death, the devotees suspected. </p>.<p>“The community pontiffs have been informed about the demise. A decision will be taken to conduct final rites once they reach the temple,” taluk Vishwakarma Community president Narayanachar told <span class="italic">DH</span>.</p>.<p>He had a wife, two sons and a daughter. He renounced family life 30 years ago and was initiated into sainthood. </p>
<p>Chitugu Malleshwar Mahasamsthana’s Jnanabhaskar Swami was found dead mysteriously inside a bathroom at Chitugu Malleshwar temple on Thursday morning. </p>.<p>The 75-year-old pontiff was one of the 63 pontiffs of the Vishwakarma community.</p>.<p>It is not known whether the pontiff came in contact with electricity while using the heater. There could be other factors for the mysterious death, the devotees suspected. </p>.<p>“The community pontiffs have been informed about the demise. A decision will be taken to conduct final rites once they reach the temple,” taluk Vishwakarma Community president Narayanachar told <span class="italic">DH</span>.</p>.<p>He had a wife, two sons and a daughter. He renounced family life 30 years ago and was initiated into sainthood. </p>