CHENNAI: Fan frenzy reached its peak at some places on Tuesday as AIADMK supremo J

Jayalalithaa

turned 67.

Many AIADMK supporters pierced themselves with spears and hooks as penance for 'Amma' to return to power.

Partymen also organized a number of welfare activities to mark their leader's birthday.

TOI pic by K Antony Xavier

TOI pic by K Antony Xavier

TOI pic by K Antony Xavier

TOI pic by K Antony Xavier

TOI pic by K Antony Xavier

While special prayers at religious places were conducted for the former chief minister's acquittal in an assets case also, mass marriages and welfare activities marked the day for supporters.Convicted in the Rs 66.66 crore disproportionate assets case by a Bengaluru special court last year, Jayalalithaa has challenged the verdict in the Karnataka high court.While ministers were at the forefront of organising special prayers including pulling temple cars praying for the well-being of their "Amma" (mother), a Jayalalithaa loyalist and martial arts expert Shihan Hussaini had "crucified" himself for six minutes and seven seconds on Monday as part of celebrating the birthday.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the leaders who extended birthday greetings to Jayalalithaa."Birthday greetings to Jayalalithaa ji. May she be blessed with a long life, filled with good health." he tweeted.