The funeral of Bangaru Adigalar, founder of the Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Siddar Peedam, was performed by his family members at Melmaruvathur in Chengalpattu district on Friday.
The Tamil Nadu government accorded him a farewell with a 21-gun salute. Several political leaders paid their last respects to the Adigalar when the body was kept behind the temple premises for people to pay homage.
Governor R.N. Ravi, along with Ministers K. Ponmudy and T.M. Anbarasan, participated in the funeral in the evening.