Late Pandith Amaradeva Had Bid Farewell To The Nation This Evening

One of the greatest musicians Sri Lanka has ever produced Late Pandith Dr.W.A.D Amaradeva had bid farewell to the nation this evening amidst gathering of his family members,artists,politicians including President and Prime Minister of the Country ,Religous Clergy and a large number of his fans young and old at Independence Square in Colombo.

Late Pandith Amaradeva who passed away last Thursday (03) following a cardiac arrest at the age of 88 has been cremated with full state honors this evening after an emotional  funeral.

Addressing at the Funeral President Maithripala Sirisena has said that government expects to establish a Center to commemorate Late Amaradeva call Amaradeva Center  in the near future.

Prime Minister Ranil Wikramasinghe in his short speech stated that late Amaradeva was  a national treasure .