What is the history of the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple built by Rajendra Chola? What is the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival?

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the ancient Shiva temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu ...

Highlighting that Rajendra Chola established the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, which continues to be recognized globally as ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the birth anniversary of Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I at the Gangaikonda Cholapuram ...

During the roadshow, the prime minister stood on the running board of his vehicle and waved at the people who lined up on ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday participated in the valedictory celebrations of the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival, ...

PM Modi’s visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple shines a spotlight on this stunning Chola-era marvel, a must-visit for history and culture lovers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend millennium celebrations of Rajendra Chola I at Gangaikonda Cholapuram today, release ...

The police made security arrangements and other preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gangaikonda ...

Prime Minister releases commemorative coin of Rajendra Chola I in Tamil Nadu's Gangaikonda Cholapuram Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin in honour of the Chola king.  At ...

P omp and gaiety marked the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival, which is organised every year in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, about 105 ...