Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Oct 14: People and well-wishers paid their last respects to Saxophonist and Padmashree awardee Dr Kadri Gopalnath, who will be cremated with state honours on Monday, October 14. The mortal remains of Dr Kadri Gopalnath were kept for public viewing at mini town hall of the city.
The funeral procession of Dr Kadri Gopalnath started from his residence at Devikatte at Padavinangady in the city at 9 am and proceeded to mini town hall. It will kept for public viewing from 10 am to 2 pm. At the same time, Swaranjali, a musical tribute to the late saxophonist was presented by his disciples and other artistes.
All basic infrastructure facilities including drinking water was provided at the mini town hall so that those who arrived for viewing the mortal remains of the renowned artiste will not face any inconvenience.
After the public viewing, the body of Dr Kadri Gopalnath will be taken to his native place Sajipa in the taluk of Bantwal and the final rites will be held along with state honours as per the tradition of Jogi society.
MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, deputy commissioner Sindhu Rupesh, MCC Commissioner Ajith Hegde, former mayor Bhaskar Moily, former corporator Shashidhar Hegde, actor Arjun Kapikad, producer Kishore D Shetty, Kadri Gopalnath’s wife Sarojini, children Manikanth Kadri, Guruprasad and Ambika, were present.