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Thousands bid tearful adieu to
Bhimsen Joshi
Monday January 24, 2011 07:12:42 PM,
IANS
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Pune:
A sad nation and music lovers from all walks of life bade a
tearful farewell to Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, whose
mortal remains were consigned to the flames here Monday with full
state honours.
A sea of humanity descended at the Vaikunth Crematorium to offer
last respects to the legend who passed away in the morning after a
long illness.
Earlier, Joshi's body was brought from the hospital to his
residence, Kalashrit, where thousands of grieving Pune citizens
turned up to pay homage to him.
Around 3 p.m., his body was taken in a procession to the Vaikunth
Crematorium, in the heart of the city, for the last rites.
Present on the occasion were Chief Minster Prithviraj Chavan,
several other cabinet ministers, union Minister for External
Affairs S.M. Krishna, who represented the central government,
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, prominent personalities
from the world of music and thousands of music lovers.
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the guardian minister of Pune,
could not attend while union Minister of State for Home Gurudas
Kamat sent a condolence message to the bereaved family.
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