Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I on Sunday at Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I on Sunday at Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu.
The event commemorates 1,000 years since Rajendra Chola’s legendary maritime expedition to Southeast Asia and marks the commencement of the construction of the iconic Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, a masterpiece of Chola architecture.
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During the event, PM Modi will release a commemorative coin in honour of Rajendra Chola I, coinciding with the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival. The initiative aims to pay tribute to the Chola dynasty’s rich legacy and its contributions to India’s cultural and maritime heritage.
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“Tomorrow, 27th July, will witness a very special programme to mark a thousand years of the maritime expedition of the great Rajendra Chola I to Southeast Asia and the commencement of the construction of the iconic Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, a shining example of Chola architecture,” the Prime Minister said in a post on social media platform X.
PM Modi’s visit reflects his deep admiration for the Chola dynasty and its enduring legacy.
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