Mysuru, July 12 -- * Emotional scenes at Maharaja College Grounds

* Last rites to be held at Kaniyanahundi farmhouse

Thousands of admirers paid their last respects to legendary playback singer S. Janaki, who passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru last night. She was 88. Her mortal remains were taken from the hospital to her residence in Bogadi last night and brought to Maharaja College Grounds at 8 am today for public homage.

The mortal remains were kept there until 3.30 pm and were scheduled to be taken to a farmhouse at Kaniyanahundi in H.D. Kote taluk for the last rites at 5.30 pm.

Janaki is survived by her daughter-in-law, Uma Murali Krishna and granddaughters Amruthavarshini and Apsara Vydyula. Her husband, V. Ram Prasad, pa...