Modi visits Thanjavur temple, performs rituals in traditional attire
On Sunday, PM Narendra Modi stopped by the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur—a UNESCO World Heritage site and a true gem of Chola architecture, built over a thousand years ago.
He took part in traditional rituals and offered prayers at this historic spot.
PM joins priests for traditional ceremonies
Wearing a classic veshti and angavasthram, PM Modi joined temple priests for age-old ceremonies.
He walked the inner corridor, performed a lamp offering ("deeparathanai"), and was welcomed with "poorana kumbham," marking the temple's deep spiritual roots.
Modi explores exhibition on Chola Shaivism
Modi also checked out an exhibition by the Archaeological Survey of India focused on Chola Shaivism and the temple's unique design.
His visit highlighted how Brihadeeswara is both a living place of worship and an important piece of India's cultural story.