Hundreds paid homage to Major Mukund Varadarajan
August 14, 2014  16:02
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Major Mukund Varadarajan was cremated with full honours on April 30 this year. Our reporter S Saraswathi who was there, writes that it was heart wrenching to watch 3-year-old Arshea, the major's daughter, stand near her father's coffin with absolutely no clue as to what was happening around her. 

There was no wailing or shouting; just an immense sense of pride and the family's un-shed tears and stoicism expressed far more grief than any other outward show of emotions.

The major's wife Indhu Rebecca Varghese, received his uniform, after which the coffin was once again carried to the inner chambers, accompanied by the military band, where only the family was allowed. 

R Varadarajan, along with his wife Geetha and daughter-in-law, slowly walked in to spend a few last minutes alone with their son.
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