Raja Raja Cholan - A conqueror, A Temple Builder and An apologetic Hindu

Raja Raja Chola has built nearly 80 stone Hindu temples during his reign. All the temples acted as Economic epicentre & for Religious assimilation. UNESCO has recognised them as “Great Living Chola Temples” He arranged the hymns written by three saint poets Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar, ensured that these were sung in all the temples, a tradition which is continued till date. He was known as ‘Tirumurai Kanda Cholan’ meaning one who saved the Tirumurai.

Chola Thread - Can we believe that 1000 years ago, Cholas had a great civilisation with great achievements in all fields like military conquest, efficient structrured administration, cultural assimilation, world class irrigation, tax system, colleges etc #PonniyinSelvan Chola Architecture - Cholas have built nearly 300 stone temples with finest artistic achievements for the monumentality of conception, architectural grandeur, powerful sculpture and fine painting.