Chennai: Jayalalithaa was laid to rest at the Marina Beach here on Tuesday evening with her confidante Sasikala performing the final rituals overseen by a Brahmin priest.


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After this, her tricolour-draped body in a sandalwood casket was lowered into a grave near the MGR memorial. 

Jayalalithaa's last journey started from Rajaji Hall, where lakhs thronged for a final look at her and slowly reached Marina Beach flooded with mourners.


Following are some pictures of the events as they unfolded (courtesy - @AIADMKOfficial, @RashtrapatiBhvn and @narendramodi):