Cuttack, February 16 Veteran Odia singer Geeta Patnaik, who died while receiving treatment, was cremated here on Monday. She was 73 years old.
Patnaik had suffered a stroke last week and was admitted to Capital Hospital after she fell ill while attending an event on Thursday.
She was later transferred to a private hospital, where she died on Sunday evening, her brother-in-law, Pradosh Patnaik, said.
Her remains were taken to her residence, where several prominent individuals, along with her family and friends, paid their last respects.
The funeral ceremony was held at the Sati Chaura crematorium here.
Geeta Patnaik had a career spanning several decades and was known for her collaborations with legendary Odia singer Akshaya Mohanty.
She lent her voice to numerous popular Odia songs, including 'Phur Kina Udigala Bani' from the film 'Jajabar'.