PM Modi participates in Adi Thiruvaadhirai fest to mark King Rajendra Chola-1 birth anniv
at Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Aiyalur district of Tamil Nadu today constructed
by King Rajendra Chola-1 which was being celebrated as 'Mupperum Vizha'.
The festival was being cleberated as 'Mupperum Vizha', commemorating 1000 years of
maritime expedition of Rajendra Chola-I to South East Asia, the birth anniversary of the
Emperor and the commencement of construction of the Gangaikondacholapuram temple.
The five-day festival marking the birth anniversary of Tamil King Rajendra Chola-1.
1000 years of construction of the temple, began on July 23 and it culminated today with
the visit of Mr Modi, who was clad in a traditional white dhoti, white shirt and a silk
angaswatram around his neck.
The entire town of Gangaikonda Cholapuram was decked up for Mr Modi's visit to the
ancient capital of the imperial Cholas and on the Trichy-Chidambaram National Highway,
and wore a festive look.
After offering special prayers and witnessing the Abhishekham to Lord Sozheeswarar
(Lord Shiva) by the Sivachariyars with the holy waters from river Ganga which he had
brought with him from Varanasi reaffirming the Chola capital's link to the river, Mr Modi
had a special darshan to the Lord and Goddess Durga at the temple and performed
a special aarthi amid recital of vedic hymns by the priests and went around the temple
premises during his nearly an hour's visit.
Later, he was accorded traditional temple honours with Poorna Kumbh and was presented
a silk angawastaram, sacred ash and prasadams.
Later, at an official function, Mr Modi released a special commemorative coin on the
Legendary king to mark the occasion.
The Union Ministry of Culture is celebrating the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola-1
and commemorated the 1000th year of his Maritime Expedition in South East Asia
and commencement of construction of Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple with the Aadi
Thiruvaathirai Festival.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) hosted thematic exhibitions on Chola Saivism
and temple architecture Heritage Walk and Guided Tours, was another rare experience,
which Mr Modi witnessed.
A booklet on Devaram songs published by Sahitya Akademi was also released on the occasion.
Kalakshetra presented a Bharatanatyam group recital and a team of traditional Odhuvars chanted
Devaram Thirumurai in the presence of Heads of 30 Saivaite Mutts and Sadhus. .
The culmination of the event witnessed a musical presentation by Padma Vibhushan and music
maestro Ilayaraaja and troupe.
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