Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, laid to rest with full state honours

End of an era! India's Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar is laid to rest with full state honours. Mangeshkar's pyre is being lit by her brother Hridaynath Mangeshkar. Pic/Satej Shinde

Ahead of Lata Mangeshkar's cremation, priests perform final rituals at Shivaji Park in Mumbai.

Lata Mangeshkar being given a guard of honour. People present at Shivaji Park are also bidding their final farewell to the legendary singer.

Former Indian captain Sachin Tendulkar paying his final respects. Pic/Satej Shinde