Ratan Tata: Mortal remains at NCPA for 'Darshan'; Last rites at Worli

Ratan Tata mortal remains at NCPA lawns, Mumbai

Mumbai: The mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, draped in the national flag, was brought to the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) lawns at Mumbai's Nariman Point on Thursday morning to allow the masses to pay their last respects before the funeral ceremony.

According to a statement from Tata Trust, the mortal remains will be taken on its final journey at 4 pm today. Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus, Tata Sons, passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday night at the Breach Candy Hospital in the city.

Final rites: Worli Crematorium
"At 4 pm, the mortal remains will embark on its final journey to the Prayer Hall at the Worli Crematorium, Dr E Moses Road, Worli for the final rites," the statement by Tata Trust said.

Police band performs the funeral procession music

"We will request the members of the public to enter NCPA Lawns from Gate 3 and the exit will be at Gate 2. There will be no parking available at the premises," it read.

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A large throng of people gathered at the NCPA lawns to pay their last respects.

Visuals show a police band performing the funeral procession music with trumpets and drums.

Marine Drive road was closed beyond the Oberoi hotel as the Police have cordoned off the road leading to NCPA Lawns. 

HM Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the last rituals of the veteran industrialist on behalf of the Government of India.

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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday night that the last rites will be performed with full State honours.

According to an official statement from Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office, the State government has declared one day of mourning.

Funeral with State Honours
"All government buildings will have the national flag at half-mast and no cultural or entertainment programme of the government will be held today. Ratan Tata's funeral will be conducted with all state honours," the CMO Maharashtra said. (with Agency inputs)