With my holy circle of friends at the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai. A fantastic visit and darshan on Tamil New Year. pic.twitter.com/muYC2IzuqY
— SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR (@SrideviBKapoor) April 15, 2016
Wishing everyone a very Happy Tamil New Year (Puthandu), Vishu and Poila Bhoisakh.
— SRIDEVI BONEY KAPOOR (@SrideviBKapoor) April 14, 2016
Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah and Chief Minister J Jayalalitha also greeted people on the occasion of Tamil New Year.
In her greetings, Jayalalitha asked people to take pledge to unite together for the progress of the State. "On this occasion, let happiness and prosperity prevail to Tamils", she said.
Extending heartiest greetings and best wishes for
peace, progress, unity and oneness to the people on the joyous
occasion of Tamil New Year, Tn Governor Rosaiah said, "Let us
resolve to mitigate Climate Change and pledge to preserve and protect
the abundant natural resources for the benefit of future
generations," stated a Raj Bhavan release.
The PMK Chief Ramadoss also joined other political leaders in extending their greetings on Tamil New Year.
Puthandu, Tamil New Year, is celebrated by Tamils in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in India, Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka, and by Tamils in Malaysia, Singapore and Mauritius. On this day, Tamil people greet each other by saying "Puthandu vattukka!"