Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The funeral of legendary singer Latha Walpola will take place at the Independence Square with full state patronage today. The remains of the late singer will be placed at the premises of the Independence Square, in Colombo, for the public to pay their respects from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Following religious observances at 2 p.m, the remains will be taken to the Borella General Cemetery, where the final rites will be performed.

The legendary playback singer passed away on December 27 at 91. Crowds kept streaming in a private funeral parlour in Colombo since Monday to get a final glimpse of Walpola a name etched forever in the hearts of Sinhalese music lovers.

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