Archive · 23 Jul 2025
PM Modi to Honor Rajendra Chola with Coin, Event in Tamil Nadu
Imagine a very important king named Rajendra Chola, who lived a long time ago.
The government is planning to honor him.
The Prime Minister of India will be visiting a place called Gangaikonda Cholapuram to release a special coin on July 27th.
This is to celebrate 1,000 years since Rajendra Chola won a big battle.
The local government is also fixing up a big water tank that the king built.
They are also building a museum to show his achievements.
PM Modi will release a commemorative coin on July 27 to honor Rajendra Chola.
The event will be held at Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu.
July 27 marks 1,000 years since Rajendra Chola's Gangetic conquest.
The Tamil Nadu government is undertaking development works on the Cholagangam tank.
July 27 is the grand finale of a festival, and the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival celebrating Rajendra Chola I's birth anniversary.
- Who
- PM Modi and Tamil Nadu Government
- What
- Honoring Rajendra Chola with a coin and festival.
- When
- July 27
- Where
- Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To commemorate Rajendra Chola's achievements.
Tamil Nadu Government
Central Government
Focus on the local commemoration
Tamil Nadu Government
Extols the greatness of King Rajendra Chola.
Central Government
N/A
- Event Date
- July 27
- Location
- Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu
- King Honored
- Rajendra Chola
- Celebration
- Aadi Thiruvathirai festival
- Anniversary
- 1,000 years since the Gangetic conquest
- Tank Development
- Cholagangam
- Museum
- Under construction