Deputy Prime Minister Lal Kishenchand Advani turned 76 on Saturday.
Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who drove to Advani's residence, was among the first to wish him.
President A P J Abdul Kalam sent a bouquet and a letter to the deputy prime minister.
Several Union ministers, Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, MPs and a host of other important personalities called on Advani to wish him.