Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gangaacond Cholpuram temple
Today is the second day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tamil Nadu. PM Modi offered prayers at the Gangaakond Cholpuram temple on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I on Sunday. The Prime Minister assumed traditional costumes and welcomed him by local pundits in the temple. He was wearing white vesti (dhoti), a white shirt and angavastram in the neck while attending the Adi Tiruvatirai Festival.
“Got the privilege of worshiping”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “… I have got the privilege of worshiping at the feet of Lord Brihadeshwar. I have prayed for the welfare of 140 crore Indians in this historic temple and the continuous progress of India. I wish that everyone should be blessed by Lord Shiva….” He said, “This is the land of Rajaraja’s faith and Ilaiyaraja has absorbed all of us in Shiva devotion on this land of faith … I am an MP from Kashi. And when I hear ‘Om Namah Shivaya’, my hair stands up.”
PM Modi’s road show in Tiruchirappalli
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi did a road show in Tiruchirappalli district. His convoy was warmly welcomed by the common people gathered to see his arrival. The police had made security and other preparations before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit at Gangaacond Cholpuram temple in Arlur, Tamil Nadu.
Worship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gangaakond Cholpuram temple
Foundation of development projects
Earlier on Saturday, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of development projects worth more than Rs 4,800 crore in Roathukudi, Tamil Nadu. According to a release, a series of historical projects in many areas that will significantly increase regional connectivity, promote logistics efficiency, strengthen clean energy infrastructure and improve the quality of life for Tamil Nadu citizens. On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Day, PM Modi paid tribute to the brave soldiers of Kargil, paid homage to the brave warriors and paid a heartfelt tribute to the martyrs who made the highest sacrifices for the nation.
Rajendra Chola first
Rajendra Chola I (1014–1044 AD) was one of the most powerful and visionary rulers in Indian history. Under his leadership, the Chola Empire increased its influence in South and Southeast Asia. He established Gangaacond Cholpuram as a royal capital after his victorious campaigns and the temple built by him was a symbol of Shaiva devotion, monumental architecture and administrative skills for more than 250 years.
Today, this temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its complex sculptures, Chola bronze statues and ancient inscriptions. The Adi Tiruvatirai festival also celebrates the rich Tamil Shaiva Bhakti tradition, which was enthusiastically supported by the Cholas and immortalized by the saints of 63 Nayanmars – Tamil Shaivism. It is noteworthy that Rajendra Chola’s birth Nakshatra, Thiruvathirai (Ardra), starting from 23 July, has made this year’s celebration even more important.
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