5 Faiths, 1 Prayer: Parsi, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, & Hindu Priests Unite For Ratan Tata | WATCH

Mumbai: The public paid respect to Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, who died on October 9 at Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai. His body, draped in the Indian national flag, was placed at National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point so that public could offer condolences.

During the prayer meeting at the NCPA, priests from Parsi, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and Hindu traditions united to offer prayers. Heartfelt videos from this gathering have circulated widely online, with many honoring the industrialist as a "true icon of India."

The priests from various religions standing side by side, reciting prayers on the NCPA lawns as the public pays their final respects to the industrialist's mortal remains.

5 Faiths, 1 Prayer: Parsi, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, & Hindu Priests Unite For Ratan Tata | WATCH

The body of veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was moved from his residence to the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) on Thursday morning, following the Maharashtra government’s decision to accord him State Honours. Tata’s mortal remains were wrapped in the national flag and transported in a hearse adorned with white flowers. 

The hearse made its way from his home in Colaba, located a short distance from the NCPA, where it will remain for public viewing until 4 PM. The Mumbai Police also band played a tune as a mark of respect before the hearse departed for NCPA.

The mortal remains of legendary industrialist Ratan Tata were wrapped in the national Tricolour as they were taken from his Mumbai residence to the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA).

People from various walks of life gathered outside Tata’s residence early on Thursday to pay their respects, as news of his death spread. At 4PM, his body will embark on its final journey to the Prayer Hall at the Worli Crematorium, where his last rites will be performed.