Advertisement

Help
You are here: Rediff Home » India » News » Photos
Search:  Rediff.com The Web
  Email this Page  |   Write to us

Back | Start

60 years on, 'last urn' of Mahatma's ashes immersed

At around 10:40 am, Neelam Parikh scattered Gandhiji's ashes into the ocean. One of Gandhi’s granddaughters, Usha Gokani, was quoted as saying that it was only right that Neelam perform the last rites as her grandfather, Harilal, despite being the eldest son, was not present at the Mahatma’s funeral due to personal differences.

Also Read: Reliving India's first fight for freedom
Back | Start

© 2007 Rediff.com India Limited. All Rights Reserved.Disclaimer | Feedback