State yet to get details of PM's visit to Ariyalur: Minister
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The minister while reviewing the arrangements made for the conduct of the festival, however, acknowledged that the district administration has been informed about the PM's visit. "We have not got any govt level information, but district administration has been informed about the PM's visit," the minister said in response to a question.
Meanwhile, the district administration has declared a local holiday on July 23, as the state tourism, culture and religious endowments department is scheduled to celebrate the birth anniversary (Aadi Thiruvathirai) of Rajendra Chola I, a prominent emperor of Chola dynasty as a govt festival. The minister said that music and cultural events will be organised near the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple to promote the Chola king's achievements.
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