DMK working president MK Stalin with family members during DMK chief M Karunanidhi's funeral ceremony at Anna Memorial, in Chennai. (Image: PTI)
DMK working president MK Stalin with family members during DMK chief M Karunanidhi's funeral ceremony at Anna Memorial, in Chennai. (Image: PTI)
No Hindu rituals were performed as Karunanidhi was a self-proclaimed atheist and rationalist.
In poignant scenes, Stalin was seen crying inconsolably after touching his father's feet before the casket containing Karunanidhi's body was lowered into the grave. (PTI)
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK patriarch has been laid to rest close to the memorial dedicated to his mentor CN Annadurai at the Marina beach.
The final rites have begun.
Karunanidhi’s family members are now paying their last respects.
The national flag, in which Karunanidhi’s mortal remains were draped in, has been handed over to his son Stalin.
Former TamilNaduchief ministerKarunanidhiis being accorded a 21-gun salute.
Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit is paying his last respects to Karunanidhi.
Various leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamyare paying their last respects.
Karunanidhi’s mortal remains are now being shifted to the casket. The casket reads, 'Man who never rested is now resting'.
Karunanidhi’s mortal remains have reached the burial site at Anna Memorial.
Close members of Karunanidhi’s family and a number of dignitaries are already present at the burial site at Marina beach.
Stalin, Kanimozhi, Selviand Alagiri have reached the Anna Memorial. Rahul Gandhi, HD Deve Gowda and others are also present there.
