Heeraben Modi's funeral: PM Modi performs last rites

The last rites of Heeraben Modi, mother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were performed at a crematorium in Gandhinagar. Heeraben passed away at the UN Mehta hospital in Ahmedabad where she was admitted for some heart-related problems.

The mortal remains of Hiraben, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother, who passed away here early on Friday (December 30), were consigned to flames at a crematorium in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Credit: PIB

Hiraben died at a hospital in Ahmedabad at 3.30 am. She was 100. Credit: PTI Photo

A bulletin from the UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre, where she was admitted on Wednesday after her health deteriorated, shared the news of her demise. Credit: Twitter/@narendramodi

PM Modi arrived at the airport in Ahmedabad in the morning and went straight to the house of his younger brother. Credit: Special Arrangement

After learning about her death, the Prime Minister reached the residence of his brother Pankaj Modi at Raysan village on the outskirts of Gandhinagar, where the mortal remains of their mother were kept. Credit: PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the funeral procession of his mother Heeraben Modi, who passed away at the age of 100, in Gandhinagar. Credit: PTI Photo

PM Modi is seen giving shoulders to the mortal remains of mother Heeraben at her funeral procession in Gandhinagar. Credit: PTI Photo

Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani attends the funeral of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother Heeraben Modi, in Gandhinagar. Credit: PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi carries the mortal remains of his mother Heeraben Modi during her funeral procession, in Gandhinagar. Credit: PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inside an ambulance during the funeral procession of his mother Heeraben Modi, in Gandhinagar. Credit: PTI Photo