THANJAVUR
The 1033rd Sadhaya Vizha, the birth anniversary of King Raja Raja Chola, began on the Big Temple premises here on Friday.
Inaugurating the two-day festival, A.Annadurai, Collector, paid glowing tributes to Raja Raja Chola and described him as a multi-faceted emperor. The majesty, elegance and magnificent architecture of the Big Temple built by him more than 1000 years ago had brought fame to Tamil Nadu and Tamils, he said.
Palace Devasthanam Hereditary Trustee and Senior Prince Babaji Rajah Bhonsle, G.Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil University, T.Senthil Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur, Durai Thirugaam, Sadhaya Vizha Committee president, and others spoke.