He had embraced Hinduism out of choice

The body of an Israeli priest who got converted to Hinduism out of choice after being influenced by Hinduism, was cremated at Hosur near Ammathi on Wednesday morning.

Itamar Oran Narada Muni (67) was cremated as per the Hindu rituals in the land belonging to local residentKuppanda Rajappa. Eight associates of Itamar along with villagers were present during the cremation.

As per the law, the Associates had taken permission from the Central government and Athur Gram Panchayat to cremate the body.

Itamar was residing in Israel during his last days. He had expressed his desire to be cremated in Karnataka.

Though he had died on April 24, his Associates who had kept the body in mortuary were searching suitable land for cremation.

Though his associates had decided to cremate the body at Koodige Mallenahalli near Kushalnagar, there was stiff opposition from the villagers.

source: http://www.DeccanHerald.com / Home> District / DHNS, Gonikoppa / May 30th, 2012