Raja Raja Cholan Sadhaya Vizha

The Great Chola King Raja Raja Cholan's birth anniversary is commemorated every year by celebrating "Sadhaya Vizha". The festival is typically observed in the Tamil month of Aippasi, which runs from mid-October to mid-November. The Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as Tanjore Big Temple, hosts this celebration every year. The Raja Raja Chola was a brilliant ruler and administrator of the Chola Dynasty who constructed several temples. There are various wonders to be found inside the Brihadeeswarar temple. The Sathaya Vizha commemorates the celebration by adorning the statue of Raja Raja Cholan, which is located outside the temple, with silk robes. “Rajaraja Cholan brought the glory of the Chola empire to the world. This great temple is not only a spiritual place but also a place of art, culture, and tradition. The event is being organized to throw light on the great ruler’s outstanding contribution to the development of his subjects. The abhishekam (sacred bath) is done to the deity of Lord Peruvudaiyar. The deity, Lord Peruvudaiyar is God Shiva in the shape of a lingam. The Perundheepa vazhipaadu(waving of lamps) and Swami purappadu (holy procession of the deity) inside the temple are observed on the day of the festival. Each year, thousands of devotees congregate at this temple to lavishly celebrate this festival. A special 2-day festival with cultural events will be held in Thanjavur Periya Kovil (Big Temple) on Nov 9th & 10th.