Photo Gallery: Nation pays tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee left for his heavenly abode on August 16, 2018. The stalwart politician breathed his last at 5.05 pm. The veteran leader was admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi for past 9 weeks. It was in the last 36 hours that his health deteriorated. The nation mourns his immense loss and the void created by his demise will never be filled again. The entire nation is mourning this statesman's demise. Several politicians and dignitaries have expressed grief and extended their condolences to the family and friends. The mortal remains of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee being taken from BJP Headquarters to Smriti Sthal for the funeral. (Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

The mortal remains of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee being taken to Smriti Sthal for the funeral. PM Modi and Amit Shah also take part in the procession. The distance is around 4 kilometres.  

(Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

The mortal remains of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee are being taken to BJP Headquarters.  

(Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

He led the National Democratic Alliance government from 1998 to 2004 and was the first-ever member of the BJP to become India's Prime Minister. The mortal remains of former Prime Minister #AtalBihariVajpayee are being taken to BJP Headquarters. (Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

Vajpayee's last rites will be performed at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, New Delhi at 4 pm on Friday.  A huge crowd of people have also joined the procession. (Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

Mortal remains of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee are being taken to the BJP Headquarters. 

(Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

Mortal remains of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee are being taken to the BJP Headquarters. A huge crowd of people have also joined the procession. (Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

Mortal remains of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee are being taken to the BJP Headquarters. A huge crowd of people have also joined the procession. (Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

A huge crowd gathers to pay last respects to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His mortal remains are being taken from his residence to the BJP Headquarters. People are chanting 'Atal Bihari Amar Rahe' and 'Vande Mataram'.  (Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

The mortal remains of Atal Bihari Vajpayee are being taken from his residence to the BJP Headquarters. People are chanting 'Atal Bihari Amar Rahe' and 'Vande Mataram'.  (Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)

A huge crowd gathers to pay last respects to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His mortal remains are being taken from his residence to the BJP Headquarters. People are chanting 'Atal Bihari Amar Rahe' and 'Vande Mataram'.  (Pic Courtesy: ANI/Twitter)