Manohar Parrikar’s funeral: The final journey of four-time Goa chief minister

Manohar Parrikar's funeral: Thousands of people thronged the streets of Goa on Monday to catch a final glimpse of chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who died of a pancreatic ailment, as his mortal remains were brought to the BJP office for party workers to pay their last respect. (Express photo)

Manohar Parrikar's funeral: His body was then taken to Kala Academy, around three km from the BJP office, later on Monday, to allow the public pay their tribute to him. (Express photo)

Manohar Parrikar'sfuneral: The police also put up temple style barricades near the area in order to control the crowd. (Express photo)

Manohar Parrikar's funeral: Parrikar's final journey began at 4 pm. His last rites were performed at 5 pm at the Miramar beach, next to the memorial of Goa's first chief minister Dayanand Bandodkar, who was also cremated there. (Express photo)

Manohar Parrikar's funeral: Manohar Parrikar's sons - Utpal Parrikar (front) and Abhijat Parrikar (at back) - were seen at the BJP headquarters in Panjim. Parrikar is survived by two sons and their families (Express photo)

Manohar Parrikar's funeral: Prime Minister Narendra Modi also arrived to pay his last respects to Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Manohar Parrikar's funeral: Manohar Parrikar was accorded state funeral at Miramar Beach. (Express Photo)

Manohar Parrikar's funeral: He was laid to rest in presence of family members, top leaders and thousands of followers. (Express Photo)