The mortal remains of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar were taken on Sunday for the final rites that will take place with full state honours at Shivaji Park in Mumbai at 6:30 pm. A hug truck carrying her body was seen leaving the residence. The vehicle was completely decorated with white flowers and also had a massive photo of hers. The coffin in which her mortal remains were placed was also wrapped in tricolour as the army marched along.
Officials of the Indian armed forces carried her mortal remains and paid the full state honours.
A large police convoy was stationed outside the home for crowd control and even barricading had to be put in place. Hoards of fans and admirers came to pay their homage to the departed soul. “Jab tak suraj chaand rahega, Lata didi ka naam rahega,” they could be heard chanting.
People joined the funeral procession of the singer as it proceeded towards Shivaji Park from her ‘Prabhukunj’ residence.
For her final rites, PM Narendra Modi will also come to pay his respects. Shah Rukh Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, Ranbir Kapoor, and Shraddha Kapoor were among other celebs who attended the wedding.
Prominent ministers including Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray, Piyush Goyal and Sharad Pawar were also present.
Eight priests dressed in white arrived to conduct the final rites. Blocks of sandalwood were placed at her body while the priests chanted the mantras.
Late Lata Mangeshkar’s brother Hridaynath accompanied by his son Aadinath Mangeshkar lit the funeral pyre. She also received a gun salute during the last rites.
Asha Bhosle and Amitabh Bachchan were also seen reaching Lata Mangeshkar’s residence.
