Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Aadithiruvathirai festival at the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Gangaikonda Cholapuram on 27 July 2025 as the guest of honour, marking a significant moment for the annual state-sponsored celebration.
The Aadithiruvathirai festival, held on the birth star of Chola emperor Rajendra I in the Tamil month of Aadi, has grown in national prominence since being declared a government-sponsored event by the Tamil Nadu government in 2021. The Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Rajendra I, serves as the focal point of the celebration.
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, security and logistical preparations are underway. Senior officials from the Special Protection Group (SPG), the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, and the Tamil Nadu Police have arrived in the temple town to oversee arrangements.
Ariyalur District Collector S. Rathinasamy and Superintendent of Police Deepak Sivas have conducted on-site inspections of the temple complex. Coordination meetings with central and state agencies are ongoing to finalise the venue layout, crowd control strategies, and emergency response protocols.
Authorities are preparing for a large turnout of devotees. Drinking water facilities, medical aid kiosks, and sheltered waiting areas will be set up to accommodate the public. Traffic diversions and shuttle transport services from nearby towns will be announced in the days leading up to the festival.
The event will include traditional rituals, a special abhishekam and alankaram for the temple deity, cultural performances, and a public address by the Prime Minister. Set against the historic backdrop of the Chola capital, the festival aims to showcase Tamil Nadu’s cultural heritage on a national platform.
(With inputs from News Today)
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