Ambalappuzha: A Keralite who was on pilgrimage to the Himalayas was found dead at Narayan parvat, atop the Badrinath temple. The deceased was identified as Sooraj Rajeev (36), native of Ambalappuzha.

Sooraj Rajeev

Six months back, he headed to Himalayas for meditation. His body parts, dress, bangle were recovered near a cave atop the Narayan Parvat. Following this, the local authority informed his family.

His last rites were performed in the presence of his father Rajeev on Monday in Badrinath.

Sooraj, a graduate in Computer Engineering opted spiritual life with journeys and meditation after completing graduation. He is the son of retired circle inspector TR Rajeev and Sushma Rajeev.

Sooraj graduated from Old Dominion University in US. He came into contact with many monks through online while studying in US. After his studies, he decided to have a spiritual life.

Sooraj visited his family for the last time in June 2018. Before heading to Badrinath, he phoned his parents to inform the matter.

He arrived at Badrinath after visiting many holy places across India. When Badrinath temple was closed in November, most of the devotees left the temple. But Sooraj headed to Narayana Parvat for meditation. As he was missing when the temple reopened on May 10, the temple officials searched for him. In the search, they recovered his body parts.