Chennai, Jan. 16 -- Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Friday paid floral tributes to the statue of Thiruvalluvar on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day at Lok Bhavan in Guindy.

The day, observed on January 16 (on Leap Year as per Tamil Calendar) in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, commemorates Thiruvalluvar's contribution to Tamil literature and philosophy.

Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin offered floral tributes to the Tamil poet.

Tributes on Thiruvalluvar day poured in from across the nation, with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extending greetings on the occasion and paying tribute to the famous Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar.

In a post on X, Kharge said, "Warm greetings on Thiruvalluvar Da...