Bal Thackeray's final journey from his Bandra home, 'Matoshree', to Shivaji Park has begun.
Bal Thackeray's son and political heir Uddhav accompanies his father's body.
Bal Thackeray's nephew Raj with the funeral procession. Raj Thackeray broke away from the Shiv Sena to form his own party, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, in 2006, leaving the Thackeray family deeply divided.
Bal Thackeray's body will be placed at the Meena Tai statue in Shivaji Park till this evening for people to pay last respects.
