Renowned yoga guru and Padma Shri awardee Swami Sivananda Saraswati, revered for his ascetic lifestyle and spiritual wisdom, passed away on Sunday at the age of 129 years in Varanasi. Devotees, followers, and residents paid their final respects to the centenarian, who was celebrated not only for his mastery of yoga but also for his lifelong service to the underprivileged.