Abathsahayeswarar Temple : Chosen By UNESCO
The 1,300-year-old Abathsahayeshwarar Temple has been chosen by UNESCO to receive the Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation award.
- Abathsahayeswarar Temple is located in Thukkatchi in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu.
- It was constructed during the reigns of Kings Vikrama Chola and Kulothunga Chola.
- This temple stands as a testament to the architectural brilliance and spiritual dedication of the Chola dynasty.
- Historically, the village surrounding the temple was known as Vikrama Chozheeswaram and Kulothunga Chola Nallur, named after these illustrious rulers.
- Kulothunga Chola also installed the idol of Aadhi Sarabeshwarar in the temple.
- The temple is home to numerous deities, including Soundaryanayaki Ambal and Ashtabhuja Durga Parameshwari and also consists of five prakarams or enclosures.
UNESCO Asia – Pacific Awards for cultural heritage conservation
- This award recognises the efforts of individuals and organizations in Asia and the Pacific in restoring, conserving, and otherwise transforming structures and buildings of heritage value since its establishment in 2000.
- In acknowledging private efforts to restore adapt and breathe new life into historic properties, the Awards encourage other independent efforts, as well as public-private partnerships to undertake conservation projects in their communities.
