The remains of late Dr. Pandith WD Amaradeva is placed at the Independence Square for public viewing.
The cortege carrying his remains started from a private funeral parlor in Borella.
President Maithripala Sirisena, politicians and a large number of artistes joined the cortege while offering a floral tribute to the late maestro.
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