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

Explore the Chola-era Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple visited by PM Modi—history, architecture, travel info, and nearby sites.

Follow the The Hindu for latest updates on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram on July 27, 2025.

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Tamil Nadu, participating in the Aadi ...

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

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

Gangaikonda Cholapuram prepares for PM Modi's visit with festive decorations, cultural events, and tight security measures.

At the grand threefold celebration held at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Ilaiyaraaja’s spiritual music concert took place, which ...

Amid chants of Vedic and Saivite Thirumurai, PM Modi prayed at the temple and brought a kalasam (metal pot) with traditional ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district today, as part of ...