(Lanka-e-News -06.Nov.2016, 8.40 PM) The final journey of Dr. Amaradeva the ‘the great soul of this era ‘ of Sri Lanka was concluded with State honors amidst a sea of mourners on the 5 th.
Before too , state funerals took place in the Independence square , but none was accorded the honor of the remains being allowed to lay at the center of the Independence square .It was only Late Amaradeva who received that exclusive honor. During this present era ,never had a seven day mourning been declared , yet the government declared a seven day mourning on account of Dr. Amaradeva’s demise as a mark of respect.
The president who received the remains at the funeral parlor of Jayaratne florists day before yesterday , from that point walked with the procession , and later carried the coffin on his shoulders to the independence square .We have not seen before , the president carrying a coffin in this manner. Amaradeva received that rare honor.
The funeral ceremony of Pundit Amaradeva was attended by the president , Prime Minister , speaker , opposition leaders , artistes and many chiefs of the country amidst a huge gathering .
Prior to setting fire to the pyre , speeches were made by the president , prime minister and artistes evoking the memories of Pundit Amaradeva’s contributions to the ‘arts and performance’ of the country .
Herein are a number of photographs depicting the scenes (yesterday and day before yesterday) of the funeral and the ceremonies. The video footage is hereunder
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The shining star of the world of Sinhala music and an incomparable national asset has faded away. It is doubtful whether the void created could ever be filled. Maestro Amaradeva entertained us with his captivating music for over five decades. In spite of the great heights he had risen to, he had always been very humble and unassuming. His contribution to Sinhala music is unmatched. He will always be cherished as the greatest musician the country has ever produced. May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana.
-- by Peter on 2016-11-08