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Sridevis ashes to be immersed in Rameswaram today

Chennai - The actor was born in a village in Tamil Nadu and started her career in Tamil films.

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Published: Sat 3 Mar 2018, 5:50 AM

Last updated: Sat 3 Mar 2018, 3:22 PM

 An urn carrying the ashes of Bollywood Superstar Sridevi was brought to Chennai yesterday by her husband Boney Kapoor for immersion in the sea off Rameswaram.
The ashes brought by Kapoor in a special aircraft will be taken to holy island town of Rameswaram and immersed in the sea there, airport sources said. Sridevi, 54, died on February 24 in a Dubai hotel. The body of Bollywood icon was flown back to Mumbai on February 27 after Dubai authorities had determined that she had accidentally drowned in her hotel bathtub.
The body of the actor, who was born in a village in Tamil Nadu and started her career in Tamil films, was cremated on February 28. Her death sent shock waves across India with those who knew her at a loss to explain how the star could die so suddenly.
Rameswaram: India's sacred city
Located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Rameswaram is regarded as one of the holiest cities in the country.  It is located on the Pambam Island.The town is famous for its temples which attracts people from across the globe.
(Picture via Tourtravelworld)   

It is this city that closely connects India to Sri Lanka. Tourism and fishery are the major means of occupation for the local population.
 


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