Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, chief minister K Palaniwami and other leaders today greeted people on the eve of the Tamil New Year.
Purohit said the birth of Tamil month 'Chithirai' was celebrated as the new year to "mark the onset of peace, prosperity and joy in our families."
Palaniswami, while extending his greetings, said former chief minister J Jayalalithaa had "retrieved" the pride of celebrating the new year in 'Chithirai.'
However, Jayalalithaa, after coming to power in 2016, reverted to the earlier practice of celebrating the new year in 'Chithirai.'
DMK continues to celebrate the new year in 'Thai.'
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