Chola Gangam lake, a 1000-year-old symbol of Rajendra Chola’s victory, lies in ruins in Ariyalur

Near Brihadisvara Temple in Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu lies Chola Gangam, a tank spread over 17 km. It had once occupied 16 miles. Prime Minister Narendra  Modi’s proposed visit on July 27 and the plan to release a commemorative coin will likely spotlight the condition of the tank 

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