The Tamil Nadu government issued a statement saying Raja Raja Chola's birth anniversary, on November 3, would be celebrated as a government event from this year onwards.
Also, the Raja Raja Chola’s memorial will be renovated and embellished soon.
Raja Raja Chola was a famous emperor from the Chola dynasty.
Born as Arunmozhi Varman, this Chola emperor reigned from 985 CE to 1014 CE.
His birth anniversary is already celebrated as Sadhaya Vizha by several organisations in Thanjavur district.