Sadhaya Vizha - Brihadeeswarar Temple

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 temple is built using a rock-cut style with a foundation inclined to the Earth's axis uniquely. This temple's tower was constructed with a lightweight monolithic, and it was meticulously built utilising the bipolar technique. This grand structure was designed with the ability to adjust to the rotation of the Earth, which is how it was able to stay erect even after Tanjore had been struck by five earthquakes. The Sathaya Vizha commemorates the celebration by adorning the statue of Raja Raja Cholan, which is located outside the temple, with silk robes. The abishekam (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) inside the temple is observed on the day of the festival. Each year, thousands of devotees congregate at this temple to lavishly celebrate this festival.