Pune News: Descendant of Sant Tukaram Maharaj, Shirish Maharaj More, Dies By Suicide In Dehu

Pune News: Descendant of Sant Tukaram Maharaj, Shirish Maharaj More, Dies By Suicide In Dehu

Pune News: Descendant of Sant Tukaram Maharaj, Shirish Maharaj More, Dies By Suicide In Dehu

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Dehu, February 5, 2025: Shirish Maharaj More (32), the eleventh-generation descendant of Sant Tukaram Maharaj, tragically ended his life by hanging at his residence in Dehu this morning. Preliminary investigations suggest financial distress as the primary reason behind this extreme step, casting a pall of grief over the entire town.

Shirish Maharaj had recently constructed a new home, where his parents resided on the ground floor while he lived upstairs. On Tuesday night, he retired to his room but did not come downstairs the following morning. Concerned family members knocked on his door around 8:30 AM, and when there was no response, they forced it open, only to discover him hanging from a ceiling fan with a scarf.

A suicide note was recovered, in which Shirish Maharaj cited financial troubles as the reason for his decision. Police have collected the note for further investigation. Complicating the inquiry, his mobile phone was found completely formatted, making it challenging to retrieve additional information.

Dehu Road Police arrived at the scene upon receiving the report. 

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Shirish Maharaj was recently engaged, with his wedding scheduled for next month. It is reported that he agreed to the marriage due to family pressure, despite personal reluctance. His untimely death has left his family devastated.

A follower of Hindutva ideology, Shirish Maharaj was a devoted disciple of prominent Hindu preacher Sambhaji Bhide. He was an active participant in the Warkari sect and played a significant role in promoting the teachings of Sant Tukaram Maharaj. Additionally, he ran an idli eatery in Nigdi.

The funeral of Shirish Maharaj More will be held at 4 PM today at Vaikunth Crematorium. His sudden passing has deeply affected the Dehu community and the Warkari sect, who mourn the loss of a respected figure.

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