Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's death has left a hole in our hearts. Her mortal remains were cremated at Shivaji Park cremation amid the chanting of Vedic mantras. Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar's younger sister, came to Instagram to express her sadness over the death of the nation's nightingale. Asha Bhosle, 88, shared a childhood photo of herself and her lovely sister, in which she looks adorable.
While missing her beloved sister, she wrote in the caption, “Bachpan ke din bhi kya din the. Didi and I.”Several members of the film fraternity and fans poured in supporting comments.
As soon as the post was shared, several celebrities commented on Asha’s pic with Lata. “Love you aaji”, wrote Shraddha Kapoor.
Lata Mangeshkar, who was 92 years old at the time of her death, died on Sunday of multiple organ failure. After being diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia, the renowned singer was hospitalised to Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital on January 8th. Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, singer Anuradha Podwal, musician Shankar Mahadevan, actor Vidya Balan, and her husband and director Siddharth Roy Kapur were among those who attended her final rites in Shivaji Park on Sunday.
In a public funeral with full state honours, Lata Mangeshkar's mortal remains were consigned to flames amid chanting of vedic hymns and elaborate ceremonies performed by Hindu priests. The National Flag was carefully removed from Lata's body, folded ceremonially, and respectfully given over to Adinath Mangeshkar, Lata's nephew, who then passed it to the other grieving family members there.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the final ceremonies to pay his respects. According to government sources, a two-day national mourning period will be celebrated in honour of Lata Mangeshkar.
