The song `Maa Tujhe Salaam` was played and there were very few dry eyes around, she said.
Praising the employees, De said that they went beyond the call of their duty to save lives.
Earlier, Indian Hotels` Vice-Chairman, R K Krishna Kumar, said that some form of recognition to all 540 employees would be considered.
Image: An illuminated Taj Mahal hotel during the reopening ceremony, in Mumbai on Sunday.