Veteran Sri Lankan singer Visharada Nanda Malini has passed away, bringing to a close a celebrated career that made her one of the country’s most recognised musical voices.
In a special statement, the Government has declared a three-day National mourning from 21 to 23 August as a mark of respect.
Her final rites will be held tomorrow (22), at the Borella General Cemetery.
Her remains will lie at her residence on Wijayaba Mawatha, Nawala, from 10 a.m. today for the public to pay their final respects.
Religious observances will be held at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, after which the funeral procession will leave for the Borella General Cemetery.
The family had decided, in keeping with Nanda Malini’s final wishes, to hold the final rites at 5 p.m. at the Borella General Cemetery without an official or special State funeral ceremony.
In a special statement, the Government has declared a three-day National mourning from 21 to 23 August as a mark of respect.
Her final rites will be held tomorrow (22), at the Borella General Cemetery.
Her remains will lie at her residence on Wijayaba Mawatha, Nawala, from 10 a.m. today for the public to pay their final respects.
Religious observances will be held at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, after which the funeral procession will leave for the Borella General Cemetery.
The family had decided, in keeping with Nanda Malini’s final wishes, to hold the final rites at 5 p.m. at the Borella General Cemetery without an official or special State funeral ceremony.