New Delhi, June 13 -- The entire nation mourns the tragic loss of lives in the London-bound Air India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing 241 out of 242 people on board, including crew members, and others.

The incident shook the country, triggering condolence meetings and prayer ceremonies in multiple states.

In Uttarakhand's Haridwar, hundreds of people gathered on the banks of Ganga river to offer prayers for the deceased.

Locals and priests performed rituals and lit lamps as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the horrific crash.

In Tamil Nadu, members of the Rameswaram People's Protection Council paid heartfelt homage to the victims at Agni Theertham beach in Pamban.

Flowers were floated in...