AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa's supporters mourn in Chennai. (AFP)
Life was affected on Tuesday in Tamil Nadu following the death of
Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday night.
While supplies of essential items such as milk was not obstructed, public transport was affected.
No state transport corporation buses were seen plying on the roads in Chennai. The streets were deserted with people choosing to remain indoors.
Only private vehicles were visible on the streets, but that too in small numbers.
Shops in the busy commercial area of T Nagar were closed.
The state government has declared three days holiday for educational institutions.
Jayalalithaa, one of India's most charismatic political leaders, died after a bitter 74-day battle for life. She was 68.