State govt allows entry of fans to Puneeth Rajkumar's samadhi

Bengaluru: ‘Haalu-Tuppa’ ceremony (offering of milk and ghee to grave) for superstar late Puneeth Rajkumar’s was held at Kanteerava Studio premises where his mortal remains were laid to rest.

Puneeth’s wife Ashwini, daughters Dhriti and Vandana performed puja along with other members of the family.

After thousands of his fans surrounded the stadium premises and urged that they should be allowed inside to pay respects to their favourite star.

Raghavendra Rajkumar, Puneeth’s elder brother said that, his younger brother belonged to masses and since the family worshipping is done, they can visit his grave anytime, he said.

Owing to the pressure, entry was allowed.

Puneeth left for his heavenly abode at the age of 46 following a cardiac arrest. He was admitted to Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru, after experiencing chest pain, where he breathed his last.