Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, Ratan Tata, passed away peacefully on October 9 at 11:30 PM at Breach Candy Hospital, South Mumbai. Draped in the Indian national flag, his mortal remains were placed on the lawns of the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Nariman Point, where the public was allowed to pay their final respects until 4 PM today. Following the tribute, his body was taken to the Prayer Hall at Worli Crematorium for the final rites.
In a heartwarming gesture, priests from various religions — Parsi, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and Hindu — gathered at NCPA to offer prayer for Ratan Tata’s soul. Videos of this gathering, showing the unity of faiths, have gone viral on social media. Many have hailed Tata as a “true icon of India,” with emotional reactions pouring in online. Comments like “Being a good person is the biggest religion” and “We lost a gem” reflected the personal sense of loss felt across the nation.
View this post on Instagram
The overwhelming public reaction highlights how Ratan Tata’s legacy of humility, philanthropy, and national service touched people from all walks of life. One individual commented, “He made everyone come together as one,” while another wrote, “It feels like a personal loss.”
View this post on Instagram
Tata Sons also issued a heartfelt statement, requesting privacy during this period of mourning. The statement read, “While he is no longer with us in person, his legacy of humility, generosity, and purpose will continue to inspire future generations.”
ALSO READ: Watch: Ratan Tata Ki ‘Antim Yatra’ Mein Shantanu Naidu Sabse Aage, Ek Sacha Saathi
As India grieves, Ratan Tata’s influence as an industrialist, philanthropist, and unifier of people remains indelible.
