The mortal remains of P Jayachandran, widely acclaimed as a singer of emotions (Bhava Gayakan), were on Saturday consigned to flames with full state honours in the premises of his ancestral home here. His son Dinanathan lit the pyre after the guard of honour. The last rites were performed in the premises of his ancestral home Paliath Nalukettu, at Chendamangalam, in the presence of a large gathering comprising music lovers and eminent personalities from various walks of life. The mortal remains were brought there by 10 am from his residence in Poonkunnam, Thrissur, after being kept at the National Higher Secondary School in Irinjalakuda, where he had studied, for public homage. The timing of the cremation, initially scheduled for 3.30 pm, was advanced by the family members. Renowned lyricist and music director Sreekumaran Thampi, Higher Education Minister R Bindu, Local self-government Minister M B Rajesh, and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan paid last respects to the singer ...