The veteran singer passed away at the age of 92 on Sunday. Her body was cremated at the Shivaji Park in Mumbai. The funeral procession began from her residence to Shivaji park where the last rites were performed.
Lata Mangeshkar Ji was honoured by wrapping her body in the tricolour flag. From politicians to sportspersons, from actors to singers, everyone were present at the Shivaji Park.
Today, Lata Mangeshkar’s nephew Adinath Mangeshkar was snapped picking up her ashes from the Shivaji Park
According to ANI’s tweet, “Legendary singer #LataMangeshkar’s nephew, Adinath Mangeshkar collects her ashes from Shivaji Park in Mumbai, where she was cremated with full state honours yesterday.”
The ashes were collected in an earthen pot covered with red cloth as per Hindu traditions. After thus, the ashes are consigned to holy river.
The nation marked two-day mourning from yesterday and Maharashtra government also declared a public holiday today.
The 92-year-old singer was hospitalized in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on January 8 after she tested positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms.