Jayalalithaa's last rites to be held on Marina beach at 4:30 pm

December 06, 2016 09:09

The last rites of Jayalalithaa will be performed at 4.30 pm near the iconic Marina beach, at the memorial site of her mentor and former chief minister MG Ramachandran.

The state government has declared a seven-day mourning period beginning Tuesday. Schools, colleges, offices and businesses were to be closed for the next three days, which have been designated a public holiday in the state.

Jayalalithaa will be accorded a state funeral. Flags will be flown at half mast. The Centre has declared a one-day mourning at the chief minister's demise.

Draped in her favourite green colour saree, Jayalalithaas body was taken from her Poes Garden residence to Rajaji Hall where hundreds and thousands of supporters queued up to have a last glimpse of the powerful leader, nicknamed Puratchi Thalaivi (revolutionary leader).

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