Last-day of death ritual of Girija Prasad Koirala

Bishnu Prasad Aryal
Kathmandu: April1

It is the 13th, last day, of funeral rituals of Girija Prasad Koirala, who passed away on March 20. Koirala (1925-2010), president of Nepali Congress and six-time Prime Minister of Nepal, who fought for democracy. These are some glimpses captured on March 21 around Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu where hundreds of thousands people

thronged to pay tribute during the funeral procession. The body was cremated as per the Hindu rituals and rites at Pashupatinath with national honour on March 21. Koirala passed away at 12:10 on march 20.