Chennai, Aug 11 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on
Wednesday announced that the birth anniversary of Chola king Rajendra
Chola-1 will be celebrated as a government function from next year.
The birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola, one of the greatest emperors
of the Chola dynasty, is celebrated on Tamil star Tiruvathirai day in the
ausipicious Tamil month of Aadi.
Since this year the Aadi Thiruvathirai day is over, the event would
be celebrated as a government event from next year onwards at the
famous Lord Brahadeeswarar Temple in Ariyalur by the Tourism, Culture
and HR and CE departments, an official release said.
The 11th century Chola king had relocated the Chola's capital to Gangaikonda
Cholapuram in Ariyalur district where he built the Peruvudaiyar temple, also
called as Brahadeeswarar Temple, which was recognised as one of the world
heritage sites by UNESCO.
The temple, constructed more than 1,000 years ago, has been attracting a
large number of tourists from across the world to see the cultural splendour
and its marvel.
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