Samadhi ceremony in Vrindavan

On his final day (8. August, 2007) devotees from Imlitala came in the morning and performed soft kirtan for Maharaja, one devotee sat next to Maharaja and read the complete Bhagavad gita to him. It was obvious to those present that Maharaja would leave today, he could not talk anymore but he could recognize us and was happy to see the devotees. After the reading was completed around 12:00 pm the devotees left to take prasadam at the Imlitala temple, meanwhile devotees from Vrinda continued with the kirtan which got intensive as Maharaja was leaving his body around 12:30 pm.

Maharaja's body was placed infront of Imlitala Mahaprabhu

Sanatan Prabhu, a close associate of Maharaja, standing behind the Imlitala tree 

Devotees carrying Maharaja's body in Parikrama

Passing Imlitala temple where Maharaja served as temple president for 28 years

Reaching Pani-ghat

Paramahansa Maharaj saying good-bye to an old friend

Final bath in the holy river Yamuna

Sanatan Prabhu, a close friend of Maharaja ignited the fire