The family members of Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar immersed the ashes of the late singer in the sacred Ramkund on the banks of the Godavari River, on Thursday. Tight security arrangements were made by the Nashik Police Administration as masses gathered to watch the solemn rites of the legendary singer. Her nephew, Adinath Mangeshkar, sister Asha Bhosale and other kin were present at the brief religious ceremony. Earlier, a small prayer ceremony was conducted by Hindu priests with the family and a few close persons in attendance.
Later, the ashes were immersed in the Pavitra Ramkund — where it is said that Lord Rama used to take his daily bath during the 14-year exile. Watch the video:
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Lata Didi, as she was fondly called by all, passed away at the Breach Candy Hospital on February 6 after prolonged spells of illness including Covid-19.
The following day, Adinath Mangeshkar collected the copper urns containing the ‘asthi’ (ashes) and finally immersed them at the Pavitra Ramkund here.
In the past, the ashes of several leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Y. B Chavan and others were immersed in the same holy spot.
Born on September 28, 1929, she began her career in 1942 at the age of 13. In a career spanning over seven decades, the melody queen recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films. She recorded her songs in over 36 regional Indian and foreign languages.
