Mrinalini Sarabhai laid to rest in presence of family and friends

Padma Bhushan awardee Mrinalini Sarabhai died on Thursday following age-related complications at 97. Her last rities were performed at their family farmhouse in Pethapur, near Gandhinagar

Padma Bhushan awardee Mrinalini Sarabhai died on Thursday following age-related complications at 97.

Family and friends give their condolences to Mallika Sarabhai, at the funeral of her mother Mrinalini Sarabhai on Thursday evening. Pictures courtesy Vinit Bhatt

Mrinalini Sarabhai was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, but was brought to her home early Thursday morning where she breathed her last.

Mrinalini Sarabhai's funeral was held at her family farmhouse in Pethapur, near Gandhinagar with family members and friends in attendance, who came to pay their last respects to the noted danseuse.

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