This year, there has been no sign of any programmes being organised at the memorial of King Rajendra Chola I (CE 1014-1044), located at Brahmadesam village in Tiruvannamalai district. Chandramouleeswarar Temple inside the historic memorial for King Rajendra Chola I, which is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, tells the story of the great Chola ruler. The stone inscriptions at the temple, with a Sivalinga and a diminishing oil lamp, are a rich source of information on the Chola king, who succeeded Rajaraja Chola I who built the Big Temple at Thanjavur. According to epigraphs and records, Rajendra Chola I died at Brahmadesam and this information is recorded in an inscription by his son Rajadhiraja Chola I. There were a number of other people from Tiruvannamalai district who wanted the district administration to joint hands with Tourism Department to organise heritage tours to these historically important places.

Source: The Hindu January 24, 2020 20:37 UTC